For I will cast out the nations before thee, and enlarge thy borders: neither shall any man desire thy land, when thou shalt go up to appear before the LORD thy God thrice in the year.
I will drive out the nations ahead of you and expand your territory. No one will want to take your land when you go up to worship before the LORD your God three times each year.
God is promising to protect Israel's land and expand their borders while they're away worshiping Him at the required festivals.
📚 Historical Context
This promise was given to Moses on Mount Sinai as part of God's covenant with Israel. The Israelites were required to appear before God three times yearly for the festivals of Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. Since all the men would leave their homes and farms to travel to Jerusalem for these celebrations, they were vulnerable to invasion by neighboring enemies.
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