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Now these are the nations which Yahweh left, to prove Israel by them, even as many [of Israel] as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
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A New Generation's Test
Commentators unanimously identify the Israelites in this verse as the new generation that grew up after the initial conquest under Joshua. Having not personally witnessed the miraculous "wars of Canaan," this generation's faith and obedience would be tested in a new way by the nations God left in the land.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Even as many of Israel ... - These words show that the writer has especially in view the generation that reached adulthood immediately after…
19th Century
Anglican
To prove Israel. —The verb here used is the same as in Judges 2:22 and Judges 3:4, but, as R. Tanchum observes, it is used in a slightly d…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now these [are] the nations which the Lord left to prove Israel by them Which are lat…
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