But were mingled among the heathen - Among the nations; by intermarriage, and by commerce. They allowed them to remain in the land, contrary…

The national sin after the settlement in Canaan.

They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them: but were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works. And the…

But were mingled. He describes what resulted from this foolish compassion: namely, that they were defiled with the pollutions of the natio…

But were mingled among the Heathen
Not only dwelt among them, but made covenants and contracts, carried on trade and…

The conduct of the Israelites in Canaan, and God's dealings with them, show that the way of sin is downhill; omissions make way for commissions: wh…