Judges 2:23

Therefore the LORD left those nations, without driving them out hastily; neither delivered he them into the hand of Joshua.

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Other Translations for Judges 2:23

BSB
That is why the LORD had left those nations in place and had not driven them out immediately by delivering them into the hand of Joshua.
AKJV
Therefore the LORD left those nations, without driving them out hastily; neither delivered he them into the hand of Joshua.
CPDV
Therefore, the Lord left all these nations, and he was not willing to quickly overthrow them, nor did he deliver them into the hands of Joshua.
ERV
So the LORD left those nations, without driving them out hastily; neither delivered he them into the hand of Joshua.
NHEB
So the LORD left those nations, without driving them out hastily; neither delivered he them into the hand of Joshua.
SMT
And Jehovah will leave these nations, not to drive them out quickly, and he gave them not into the hand of Joshua.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Judges 2:23

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Commentary for Judges 2:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Judges 2:23
Summary
God deliberately leaves hostile nations unconquered
Place
Canaan
Event
Nations remain after Joshua's death
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Judgment