But the mountain shall be thine; for it is a wood, and thou shalt cut it down: and the outgoings of it shall be thine: for thou shalt drive out the Canaanites, though they have iron chariots, and though they be strong.
But the mountain region will be yours. Even though it's covered with forest, you can cut down the trees and clear it. All the land that extends from it will belong to you. You will be able to drive out the Canaanites, even though they have iron chariots and are strong.
Joshua is encouraging the tribes that they can claim the forested mountain land by working to clear it and trusting God to help them defeat their strong enemies.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were dividing the Promised Land among the tribes after their conquest led by Joshua, following the Exodus from Egypt. The tribe of Manasseh was assigned territory that included forested mountains inhabited by the Canaanites, who were a strong enemy with advanced weapons like iron chariots. God was encouraging them to claim and clear the land, assuring victory despite these obstacles.
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