KJV ORIGINAL
Thus Israel dwelt in the land of the Amorites.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Israel settled and lived in the land that had belonged to the Amorites.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that the Israelites successfully conquered and made their home in territory that once belonged to the Amorite people.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes after Israel's military victories over Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan. The Amorites were one of the Canaanite peoples who occupied the Promised Land before Israel's arrival. This settlement marked a significant step in Israel's journey toward possessing the land God had promised to Abraham's descendants.
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