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Joshua 23:9

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Joshua 23:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For Jehovah hath driven out from before you great nations and strong: but as for you, no man hath stood before you unto this day.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For Jehovah hath driven out from before you great nations and strong: but as for you, no man hath stood before you unto this day.
Joshua 23:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Joshua 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6Therefore be ye very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left;
7that 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 down yourselves unto them;
8but cleave unto Jehovah your God, as ye have done unto this day.
9For Jehovah hath driven out from before you great nations and strong: but as for you, no man hath stood before you unto this day.
10One man of you shall chase a thousand; for Jehovah your God, he it is that fighteth for you, as he spake unto you.
11Take good heed therefore unto yourselves, that ye love Jehovah your God.
12Else if ye do at all go back, and cleave unto the remnant of these nations, even these that remain among you, and make marriages with them, and go in unto them, and they to you;
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For the Lord hath driven out before you great nations and strong, etc.] Especially as they were reckoned in those times, before any great monarchies had existed, as did afterwards; and indeed these were, considering the land they inhabited, very numerous and populous, and were very stout and able bodied men, and some of a gigantic stature; and all dwelt in strong fortified cities, and were able to bring out large armies into the field, with chariots of iron, so that they were very formidable; but notwithstanding all this, the Lord drove them out of their strong holds, and put Israel into the possession of them, and of their land: but [as for] you, no man hath been able to stand before you…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“No man - To wit, whom you have invaded; otherwise some of those people did yet remain unconquered. Joshua 23:10”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“23:9 Examples of great and powerful nations included the Anakim (11:21-22) and the city of Hazor (11:10).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“For the Lord: or, Then the Lord will drive, Jos 23:5, Jos 21:43, Jos 21:44; Deu 11:23 no man: Jos 1:5, Jos 1:8, Jos 1:9, Jos 15:14 Joshua 23:10”
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