Judges 2:21

Verse

I will no longer drive out before them any of the nations Joshua left when he died.

American Standard Version (1901)

I also will not henceforth drive out any from before them of the nations that Joshua left when he died;

From now on I will not go on driving out from before them any of the nations which at the death of Joshua were still living in this land;

Free Bible Version

from now on I won't drive out before them any of the nations Joshua left when he died.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore will I no more cast out before them any of the nations, which Ioshua left when he dyed,

King James (Authorized) Version

I also will not henceforth drive out any from before them of the nations which Joshua left when he died:

Translation for Translators

So I will no longer expel the people-groups that Joshua left in this land when he died.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I will not, from now on, drive out from before them any of the nations that Joshua left when he died.

Noah Webster Bible

I also will not henceforth drive out from before them any of the nations which Joshua left when he died:

World English Bible

I also will no longer drive out any of the nations that Joshua left when he died from before them;

Young's Literal Translation

I also continue not to dispossess any from before them of the nations which Joshua hath left when he dieth,

Context

Judges Raised Up

²⁰So the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He said, “Because this nation has transgressed the covenant I laid down for their fathers and has not heeded My voice,²¹I will no longer drive out before them any of the nations Joshua left when he died.²²In this way I will test whether Israel will keep the way of the LORD by walking in it as their fathers did.”

Sermons

What Happened?

K.P. Yohannan

Summary

This verse reveals the reason why God allowed certain nations to remain in the land of Canaan despite the Israelites' failure to drive them out completely. It was a test of obedience for the Israelites, to see if they would keep the Lord's commands and walk in His ways. By leaving these nations, God provided an opportunity for the Israelites to learn warfare and develop their faith in Him. This verse underscores the importance of obedience and faithfulness in following God's instructions, even when faced with challenges or difficult circumstances.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

I also henceforth will not drive out and from before them,.... At least not as yet, not very soon nor hastily, as in Jdg 2:23, of the nations which Joshua left when he died; that is, unsubdued; which was owing either to the infirmities of old age coming upon him, which made him incapable of engaging further in war with the Canaanites; or to the sloth and indolence of the people, being weary of war, and not caring to prosecute it; or to want of men to cultivate any more land, and people other cities, than what they were possessed of; and chiefly this was owing to the providence of God, who had an end to answer hereby, as follows.