Deuteronomy 9:4 meaning and explanation
When the LORD your God has driven them out before you, do not say in your heart, “Because of my righteousness the LORD has brought me in to possess this land.” Rather, the LORD is driving out these nations before you because of their wickedness.
Deuteronomy 9:4, Berean Standard Bible
Explanation preview
Moses is speaking to Israel on the plains of Moab, just before they cross the Jordan. He anticipates a dangerous thought: once the Canaanites are gone, the people might tell themselves God brought them in because they deserved it.
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