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Yahweh your God, he will thrust them out from before you, and drive them from out of your sight; and you shall possess their land, as Yahweh your God spoke to you.

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God's Active Promise

Commentators observe that this verse powerfully emphasizes God's direct action. It is 'Jehovah your God' who will 'thrust them out' and 'drive them' away. This is a strong reassurance that God is not a passive observer but an active participant in fulfilling His promises to His people, securing their inheritance for them.

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Joshua

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John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 23:5

17th Century

Pastor

And the Lord your God he shall expel them from before you
That is, such of them as yet remained among them:

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 23:1–10

17th Century

Minister

Joshua was old and dying, and he urged them to pay close attention to what he then said. He reminded them of the great things God had done for them…