A moment in scripture
Joshua 23:9
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For the Lord hath driven out from before you great nations and strong: but as for you, no man hath been able to stand before you unto this day.
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The surrounding passage
- Joshua 23:7
That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:
- Joshua 23:8
But cleave unto the Lord your God, as ye have done unto this day.
- Joshua 23:10
One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the Lord your God, he it is that fighteth for you, as he hath promised you.
- Joshua 23:11
Take good heed therefore unto yourselves, that ye love the Lord your God.
Scripture: King James Version (KJV), English, 66-book canon. The quotation retains the wording and numbering of our source corpus.