Judg 2:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3 : Because of their disobedience, God declared that He would no longer drive out the Canaanites. Instead, the Canaanites would remain as a source of trouble, becoming "thorns in your sides" and leading the Israelites into sin through their false gods. This punishment made their sin its own consequence, as they would face constant temptation and suffering ( v. 3 ).

‏ Judges 2:3

v. 3: Because of their disobedience, God declared that He would no longer drive out the Canaanites. Instead, the Canaanites would remain as a source of trouble, becoming "thorns in your sides" and leading the Israelites into sin through their false gods. This punishment made their sin its own consequence, as they would face constant temptation and suffering (v.3 ^a).