Judg 2:23 | NET2full | STEP | This is why the Lord permitted these nations to remain and did not conquer them immediately ; he did not hand them over to Joshua .

‏ Judges 2:23

23 This is why ^{▼▼tn The words “this is why” are interpretive and not in the original text.} the Lord permitted these nations to remain and did not conquer them immediately; ^{▼▼tn Or “quickly.”} he did not hand them over to Joshua.