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I brought you into the land of the Amorites, that lived beyond the Jordan: and they fought with you; and I gave them into your hand, and you possessed their land; and I destroyed them from before you.

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God's Power Secured the Land

Commentators emphasize that this verse highlights God's sovereign power. The victory over the Amorites was not won by Israel's own strength or military skill. Instead, God explicitly states, "I gave them into your hand... and I destroyed them." This serves as a powerful reminder that the land and their security in it were direct gifts from God, intended to show that He alone fights for His people and secures their victories.

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Joshua

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Joshua 24:8

16th Century

Theologian

And I brought you into the land, etc. He finally begins to discuss the victories that opened the way for their occupation of the settlemen…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 24:8

17th Century

Pastor

And I brought you into the land of the Amorites, which dwelt on the other side Jordan The kingdoms of Sihon and Og, and t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 24:1–14

17th Century

Minister

We must never think our work for God is done until our life is done. If He lengthens our days beyond what we expected, like those of Joshua, it is …