Joshua 24:17
“For the LORD our God, he it is that brought us up and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and which did those great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way wherein we went, and among all the people through whom we passed:”
Joshua 24:17 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For the LORD our God, he it is that brought us up and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and which did those great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way wherein we went, and among all the people through whom we passed:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- The Lord our God he brought us and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage: and did very great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way by which we journeyed, and among all the people through whom we passed.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- for Jehovah our God, he it is that brought us and our fathers up out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and that did those great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way wherein we went, and among all the peoples through the midst of whom we passed;
- DARBYDarby
- for Jehovah our God, he it is that brought us up and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and who did those great signs before our eyes, and preserved us in all the way wherein we went, and among all the peoples through whom we passed!
- WEBThe World English Bible
- for it is Yahweh our God who brought us and our fathers up out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and who did those great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way in which we went, and among all the peoples through the midst of whom we passed.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for Jehovah our God is He who is bringing us and our fathers up out of the land of Egypt, out of a house of servants, and who hath done before our eyes these great signs, and doth keep us in all the way in which we have gone, and among all the peoples through whose midst we passed;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For it was the Lord our God who brought us and our ancestors out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and who performed those great signs in our sight. He preserved us throughout our journey and among all the people through whom we passed.
Context: Joshua 24
15And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
16And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods;
17For the LORD our God, he it is that brought us up and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and which did those great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way wherein we went, and among all the people through whom we passed:
18And the LORD drave out from before us all the people, even the Amorites which dwelt in the land: therefore will we also serve the LORD; for he is our God.
19And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he is an holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins.
About Joshua 24: Covenant Renewal at Shechem
Joshua gathers all the Israelites at Shechem and reminds them of God's faithfulness and calls on them to choose to serve God. Joshua pronounces a final blessing on the Israelites and dies at the age of 110.
Commentary
Joshua 24 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Joshua, as it marks the end of the conquest of the Promised Land and the beginning of the Israelites’ occupation of it. In this chapter, Joshua gathers the people of Israel together and reminds them of all that God has done for them. He recounts the history of their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, and how God had delivered them from their enemies. He then challenges the people to choose whom they will serve: the gods of their ancestors or the Lord. The people respond with a resounding declaration of loyalty to the Lord, and Joshua makes a covenant with them to serve Him alone.