Joshua 17:13

Verse

However, when the Israelites grew stronger, they put the Canaanites to forced labor; but they failed to drive them out completely.

American Standard Version (1901)

And it came to pass, when the children of Israel were waxed strong, that they put the Canaanites to taskwork, and did not utterly drive them out.

Bible in Basic English

And when the children of Israel had become strong, they put the Canaanites to forced work, in place of driving them out.

Free Bible Version

However, later on, when the Israelites grew strong enough, they made the Canaanites do forced labor—but they did not drive them out.

Geneva Bible 1599

Neuerthelesse, when the children of Israel were strong, they put the Canaanites vnder tribute, but cast them not out wholy.

King James (Authorized) Version

Yet it came to pass, when the children of Israel were waxen strong, that they put the Canaanites to tribute; but did not utterly drive them out.

Translation for Translators

But years later when the Israelis became better warriors, they forced the Canaan people-group to work for them as slaves, although they did not force them to leave the land.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When the people of Israel grew strong, they put the Canaanites to forced labor, but did not completely drive them out.

Noah Webster Bible

Yet it came to pass, when the children of Israel had become strong, that they subjected the Canaanites to tribute; but did not utterly expel them.

World English Bible

When the children of Israel had grown strong, they put the Canaanites to forced labor, and didn’t utterly drive them out.

Young's Literal Translation

and it cometh to pass when the sons of Israel have been strong, that they put the Canaanite to tribute, and have not utterly dispossessed him.

Context

Manasseh’s Western Inheritance

¹²But the descendants of Manasseh were unable to occupy these cities, because the Canaanites were determined to stay in this land.¹³However, when the Israelites grew stronger, they put the Canaanites to forced labor; but they failed to drive them out completely.

Summary

This verse recounts the failure of the tribe of Manasseh to drive out the Canaanites from certain territories, despite having been given the power and opportunity to do so by God. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of incomplete obedience and the importance of fully following God's commands. The lingering presence of the Canaanites among the Israelites would later lead to spiritual compromise and idolatry. Ultimately, this verse highlights the need for faithfulness and perseverance in fully carrying out God's will to avoid future challenges and pitfalls.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

Yet it came to pass, when the children of Israel were waxed strong,.... Increased in numbers, and became superior to the Canaanites, not only those of the tribe of Manasseh, but of the other tribes also: that they put the Canaanites to tribute; they did not take away their lives, as they were commanded to do, but made them tributaries to them, which seems to arise from a covetous disposition, and done for the sake of gain: but did not utterly drive them out; which they were ordered to do, and could now have done; for if they were able to make them pay tribute to them, they had power sufficient to drive them out, or destroy them, and therefore broke the commandment of God, Deu 7:1.

Joshua 17:13

Manasseh’s Western Inheritance

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Berean Standard Bible

However, when the Israelites grew stronger, they put the Canaanites to forced labor; but they failed to drive them out completely.

American Standard Version (1901)

And it came to pass, when the children of Israel were waxed strong, that they put the Canaanites to taskwork, and did not utterly drive them out.

Bible in Basic English

And when the children of Israel had become strong, they put the Canaanites to forced work, in place of driving them out.

Free Bible Version

However, later on, when the Israelites grew strong enough, they made the Canaanites do forced labor—but they did not drive them out.

Geneva Bible 1599

Neuerthelesse, when the children of Israel were strong, they put the Canaanites vnder tribute, but cast them not out wholy.

King James (Authorized) Version

Yet it came to pass, when the children of Israel were waxen strong, that they put the Canaanites to tribute; but did not utterly drive them out.

Translation for Translators

But years later when the Israelis became better warriors, they forced the Canaan people-group to work for them as slaves, although they did not force them to leave the land.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When the people of Israel grew strong, they put the Canaanites to forced labor, but did not completely drive them out.

Noah Webster Bible

Yet it came to pass, when the children of Israel had become strong, that they subjected the Canaanites to tribute; but did not utterly expel them.

World English Bible

When the children of Israel had grown strong, they put the Canaanites to forced labor, and didn’t utterly drive them out.

Young's Literal Translation

and it cometh to pass when the sons of Israel have been strong, that they put the Canaanite to tribute, and have not utterly dispossessed him.

Joshua 17:13

Verse

Context

Manasseh’s Western Inheritance

Summary

Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Joshua 17:13

Manasseh’s Western Inheritance

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes