22 I did this to test Israel and to see whether or not they would keep the Lord’s way(A) by walking in it, as their ancestors had.”(B) 23 The Lord left these nations and did not drive them out immediately. He did not hand them over to Joshua.

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22 I will use them to test(A) Israel and see whether they will keep the way of the Lord and walk in it as their ancestors did.” 23 The Lord had allowed those nations to remain; he did not drive them out at once by giving them into the hands of Joshua.(B)

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