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Joshua 23:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Listen, today I am about to die, as all people must. You know deep in your hearts and souls that not one promise has failed out of all the good things the LORD your God promised you. Every single promise has come true, and not one has failed.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Joshua is reminding the Israelites that God has kept every single promise He made to them throughout their journey.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Joshua, this verse is part of Joshua's farewell speech to the Israelites as he approaches the end of his life, having successfully led them into the Promised Land after the death of Moses. Joshua is reflecting on the conquest and settlement, highlighting how God had faithfully fulfilled every promise made to the nation through their ancestors. He uses this moment to urge the people to remain loyal to God, emphasizing the reliability of divine promises in their historical experience.

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