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Joshua 23:3

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And ye have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto all these nations because of you; for the LORD your God is he that hath fought for you.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You have seen everything the LORD your God has done to all these nations for your sake; it is the LORD your God who has fought for you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Joshua is reminding the Israelites that God himself has been fighting their battles and giving them victory over their enemies.

📚 Historical Context

Joshua is giving his farewell speech to the Israelite leaders near the end of his life, after they had conquered much of the Promised Land. He's reflecting on the military campaigns where God had given them supernatural victories over the Canaanite nations. This reminder comes as Joshua prepares to pass leadership to the next generation and wants them to remember God's faithfulness.

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