And the LORD gave them rest round about, according to all that he sware unto their fathers: and there stood not a man of all their enemies before them; the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand.
The LORD gave them peace and rest on all sides, just as he had promised their ancestors. Not one of their enemies could stand against them; the LORD handed over all their enemies to them.
God fulfilled his promise by giving the Israelites complete victory and peace in the promised land, just as he had sworn to their ancestors.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites had completed their conquest of the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership, following their exodus from Egypt and years of wandering in the wilderness. This verse marks the fulfillment of God's promise to give them rest from their enemies, as He had sworn to their ancestors like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It reflects the historical narrative of Israel's settlement in Canaan, emphasizing God's faithfulness in delivering them from opposition.
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