Joshua 24:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the people said unto Joshua, Nay; but we will serve the LORD.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the people said to Joshua, 'No! We will serve the LORD.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The people are firmly rejecting Joshua's warning and declaring their commitment to serve God alone.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Joshua's final address to Israel at Shechem, where he challenged the people to choose whom they would serve. Joshua had just warned them that serving the LORD would be difficult because God is holy and jealous, and would not tolerate their unfaithfulness. The people are responding to his challenge by insisting they will indeed serve the LORD despite his warnings.

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