Judg 2:23 | NETfull | 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 ^{▼▼ The words “this is why” are interpretive.} the Lord permitted these nations to remain and did not conquer them immediately; ^{▼▼ Or “quickly.”} he did not hand them over to Joshua.