Judges 2:21
“I also will not henceforth drive out any from before them of the nations which Joshua left when he died:”
Judges 2:21 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- I also will not henceforth drive out any from before them of the nations which Joshua left when he died:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- I also will not destroy the nations which Josue left, when he died:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- I also will not henceforth drive out any from before them of the nations that Joshua left when he died;
- DARBYDarby
- I will not henceforth drive out before them any of the nations that Joshua left when he died,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I also will not henceforth drive out any from before them of the nations that Joshua left when he died;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- I also continue not to dispossess any from before them of the nations which Joshua hath left when he dieth,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I will no longer drive out any of the nations Joshua left when he died.
Context: Judges 2
19And it came to pass, when the judge was dead, that they returned, and corrupted themselves more than their fathers, in following other gods to serve them, and to bow down unto them; they ceased not from their own doings, nor from their stubborn way.
20And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel; and he said, Because that this people hath transgressed my covenant which I commanded their fathers, and have not hearkened unto my voice;
21I also will not henceforth drive out any from before them of the nations which Joshua left when he died:
22That through them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of the LORD to walk therein, as their fathers did keep it, or not.
23Therefore the LORD left those nations, without driving them out hastily; neither delivered he them into the hand of Joshua.
About Judges 2: Israel's Unfaithfulness
The Israelites continue to worship other gods, and as a result, God raises up judges to deliver them from their oppressors.
Commentary
Judges chapter 2 is a continuation of the story of the Israelites’ conquest of the Promised Land. In this chapter, the Angel of the Lord appears to the Israelites and tells them that they have failed to keep their covenant with God. He explains that they have not driven out the inhabitants of the land as they were commanded to do, and that as a result, the people of the land will be a snare and a temptation to them. The Angel of the Lord then warns the Israelites that if they do not obey God’s commands, they will be punished.