Joshua 24:18 Meaning and Explanation
“And the LORD drave out from before us all the people, even the Amorites which dwelt in the land: therefore will we also serve the LORD; for he is our God.”
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Read Full Chapter →Because the LORD drove out the nations before them, the people resolve to serve him as their God.
What Does Joshua 24:18 Mean?
The people complete their confession. The LORD drove out the nations before them, and therefore they too will serve him, for he is their God. Their resolve flows straight from his proven faithfulness.
The little word 'therefore' carries the logic of all true devotion: because of who God is and what he has done, we will serve him. They claim him as their own, 'he is our God.' This is the heartbeat of faith, gratitude turning into commitment, and belonging answered by belonging.
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What does Joshua 24:18 mean?
Because the LORD drove out the nations before them, the people resolve to serve him as their God.