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
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites had recently completed their conquest of Canaan and were establishing themselves in the Promised Land after years of wandering and battles. Joshua, as their leader, gathered the people at Shechem for a covenant renewal ceremony, where he recounted God's deliverance and faithfulness to their ancestors. When Joshua challenged them to decide whether to serve the Lord or other gods, the people firmly declared their intention to serve Him.
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