Judg 1:27 | MHM | STEP | v.27-28 : Manasseh failed to drive out the Canaanites from several important cities within their territory. Instead of removing them, the Israelites allowed the Canaanites to live there and eventually used them as forced labor. This partial obedience fell short of God’s command ( v. 27,28 ).

‏ Judges 1:27

v.27-28: Manasseh failed to drive out the Canaanites from several important cities within their territory. Instead of removing them, the Israelites allowed the Canaanites to live there and eventually used them as forced labor. This partial obedience fell short of God’s command (v.27,28 ^a).