Joshua 24:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the LORD drave out from before us all the people, even the Amorites which dwelt in the land: therefore will we also serve the LORD; for he is our God.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD drove out all the people who lived here before us, including the Amorites who lived in this land. Because of this, we will serve the LORD too, for He is our God.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The Israelites are declaring their commitment to serve God because He drove out their enemies and gave them the promised land.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Joshua's final speech to the Israelite tribes at Shechem, where he challenged them to choose whom they would serve. The Amorites were one of the major Canaanite peoples who occupied the promised land before Israel's conquest. Joshua was reminding the people of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promise to give them the land by defeating these established nations.

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