And I brought you into the land of the Amorites, which dwelt on the other side Jordan; and they fought with you: and I gave them into your hand, that ye might possess their land; and I destroyed them from before you.
And I brought you into the land of the Amorites, who lived on the other side of the Jordan River. They fought against you, but I gave you victory over them so you could take possession of their land. I destroyed them ahead of you as you advanced.
God is reminding the Israelites how He gave them victory over the Amorites and helped them claim the land He had promised them.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, this verse is part of Joshua's farewell speech to the Israelites as they prepared to live in the Promised Land, where he reviewed God's faithfulness throughout their history. It specifically recalls the events of the conquest when God led the Israelites across the Jordan River into the territory of the Amorites, who resisted them in battle. God then delivered the Amorites into Israel's hands, allowing them to take possession of the land as part of His covenant promise to their ancestors.
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