Jos 24:14-15 | TNotes | STEP | 24:14 Put away forever the idols: Israel had not yet broken with the old polytheistic traditions of Mesopotamia beyond the Euphrates River , and some Israelites had added to their supply of gods while living in Egypt .

‏ Joshua 24:14-15

24:14 ^a Put away forever the idols: Israel had not yet broken with the old polytheistic traditions of Mesopotamia beyond the Euphrates River, and some Israelites had added to their supply of gods while living in Egypt.
24:15 ^b Joshua threw the influence of his leadership and accomplishments behind his declaration to serve the Lord.