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
Joshua is giving his farewell speech to the Israelites, recounting God's faithfulness throughout their history. The Amorites were one of the powerful Canaanite peoples who controlled territory east of the Jordan River, including kingdoms ruled by Sihon and Og. These victories occurred during Israel's wilderness journey before they crossed into the Promised Land, and they were crucial early conquests that demonstrated God's power to fulfill His promises.
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