Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Their children went in and took possession of the land. You subdued before them the Canaanites, who lived in the land; you gave the Canaanites into their hands, along with their kings and the peoples of the land, to deal with them as they pleased. New Living Translation “They went in and took possession of the land. You subdued whole nations before them. Even the Canaanites, who inhabited the land, were powerless! Your people could deal with these nations and their kings as they pleased. English Standard Version So the descendants went in and possessed the land, and you subdued before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gave them into their hand, with their kings and the peoples of the land, that they might do with them as they would. Berean Standard Bible So their descendants went in and possessed the land; You subdued before them the Canaanites dwelling in the land. You delivered into their hands the kings and peoples of the land, to do with them as they wished. Berean Literal Bible And the sons came and possessed the land, and You humbled before their faces the dwellers of the land of the Canaanites, and You gave them into their hands and their kings, and the people of the land, to do with them according to their pleasure. King James Bible So the children went in and possessed the land, and thou subduedst before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gavest them into their hands, with their kings, and the people of the land, that they might do with them as they would. New King James Version So the people went in And possessed the land; You subdued before them the inhabitants of the land, The Canaanites, And gave them into their hands, With their kings And the people of the land, That they might do with them as they wished. New American Standard Bible “So their sons entered and took possession of the land. And You subdued before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, And You handed them over to them, with their kings and the peoples of the land, To do with them as they desired. NASB 1995 “So their sons entered and possessed the land. And You subdued before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, And You gave them into their hand, with their kings and the peoples of the land, To do with them as they desired. NASB 1977 “So their sons entered and possessed the land. And Thou didst subdue before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, And Thou didst give them into their hand, with their kings, and the peoples of the land, To do with them as they desired. Legacy Standard Bible So their sons entered and possessed the land. And You subdued before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, And You gave them into their hand, with their kings and the peoples of the land, To do with them according to their desire. Amplified Bible “So their sons (descendants) went in and took possession of the land; And You subdued before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, And You gave them into their hand, with their kings and the peoples of the land, To do with them as they pleased. Berean Annotated Bible So their descendants went in and possessed the land; You subdued before them the Canaanites (merchants) dwelling in the land. You delivered into their hands the kings and peoples of the land, to do with them as they wished. Christian Standard Bible So their descendants went in and possessed the land: You subdued the Canaanites who inhabited the land before them and handed their kings and the surrounding peoples over to them, to do as they pleased with them. Holman Christian Standard Bible So their descendants went in and possessed the land: You subdued the Canaanites who inhabited the land before them and handed their kings and the surrounding peoples over to them, to do as they pleased with them. American Standard Version So the children went in and possessed the land, and thou subduedst before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gavest them into their hands, with their kings, and the peoples of the land, that they might do with them as they would. Contemporary English Version Then their descendants conquered the land. You helped them defeat the kings and nations and treat their enemies however they wished. English Revised Version So the children went in and possessed the land, and thou subduedst before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gavest them into their hands, with their kings, and the peoples of the land, that they might do with them as they would. GOD'S WORD® Translation Their children took possession of the land. You defeated for them the Canaanites, who lived in the land. You handed the Canaanite kings and their people over to them to do whatever they wanted with the Canaanites. Good News Translation They conquered the land of Canaan; you overcame the people living there. You gave your people the power to do as they pleased with the people and kings of Canaan. International Standard Version So their descendants entered and took possession of the land. Before their eyes you subdued those living in the land—the Canaanites— putting them under their control, along with their kings and the peoples of the land, so they could do with them as they pleased. NET Bible Their descendants entered and possessed the land. You subdued before them the Canaanites who were the inhabitants of the land. You delivered them into their hand, together with their kings and the peoples of the land, to deal with as they pleased. New Heart English Bible "So the children went in and possessed the land, and you subdued before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gave them into their hands, with their kings, and the peoples of the land, that they might do with them as they pleased. Webster's Bible Translation So the children went in and possessed the land, and thou subduedst before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gavest them into their hands, with their kings, and the people of the land, that they might do with them as they would. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo their descendants went in and possessed the land; You subdued before them the Canaanites dwelling in the land. You delivered into their hands the kings and peoples of the land, to do with them as they wished. World English Bible “So the children went in and possessed the land; and you subdued before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gave them into their hands, with their kings and the peoples of the land, that they might do with them as they pleased. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the sons come in, and possess the land, "" And You humble the inhabitants of the land—the Canaanites—before them, "" And give them into their hand, and their kings, "" And the peoples of the land, "" To do with them according to their pleasure. Berean Literal Bible And the sons came and possessed the land, and You humbled before their faces the dwellers of the land of the Canaanites, and You gave them into their hands and their kings, and the people of the land, to do with them according to their pleasure. Young's Literal Translation 'And the sons come in, and possess the land, and Thou humblest before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and givest them into their hand, and their kings, and the peoples of the land, to do with them according to their pleasure. Smith's Literal Translation And their sons will come in and possess the land, and thou wilt subdue before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and thou wilt give them into their hand, and all their kings, and the nations of the land, to do them according to their will. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the children came and possessed the land, and thou didst humble before them the inhabitants of the land, the Chanaanites, and gavest them into their hands, with their kings, and the people of the land, that they might do with them as it pleased them. Catholic Public Domain Version And the sons arrived and possessed the land. And you humbled the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, before them. And you delivered them into their hands, with their kings, and the people of the land, so that they might do with them just as it was pleasing to them. New American Bible The children went in to possess the land; you humbled before them the Canaanite inhabitants and gave them into their power, Their kings and the peoples of the land, to do with them as they wished. New Revised Standard Version So the descendants went in and possessed the land, and you subdued before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gave them into their hands, with their kings and the peoples of the land, to do with them as they pleased. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo their children went in and possessed the land, and thou didst defeat before them the inhabitants of the land of the Canaanites, and didst deliver them into their hands with their kings and the people of the land, that they might do with them as they would. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons entered and possessed the land and you defeated the inhabitants of the land of the Canaanites before them, and you delivered them into their hands, them and their Kings and the peoples of the land, to do with them according to their will. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So the children went in and possessed the land, and Thou didst subdue before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gavest them into their hands, with their kings, and the peoples of the land, that they might do with them as they would. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they inherited it: and thou didst destroy from before them the dwellers in the land of the Chananites, and thou gavest into their hands them and their kings, and the nations of the land, to do unto them as it pleased them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The People Confess Their Sins…23You multiplied their descendants like the stars of heaven and brought them to the land You had told their fathers to enter and possess. 24So their descendants went in and possessed the land; You subdued before them the Canaanites dwelling in the land. You delivered into their hands the kings and peoples of the land, to do with them as they wished. 25They captured fortified cities and fertile land and took houses full of all goods, wells already dug, vineyards, olive groves, and fruit trees in abundance. So they ate and were filled; they grew fat and delighted in Your great goodness.… Cross References So their descendants went in and possessed the land; Joshua 21:43-45 Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. / And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. / Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled. Joshua 11:23 So Joshua took the entire land, in keeping with all that the LORD had spoken to Moses. And Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to the allotments to their tribes. Then the land had rest from war. Deuteronomy 1:8 See, I have placed the land before you. Enter and possess the land that the LORD swore He would give to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and to their descendants after them.” You subdued before them the Canaanites dwelling in the land. Deuteronomy 7:1-2 When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you— / and when the LORD your God has delivered them over to you to defeat them, then you must devote them to complete destruction. Make no treaty with them and show them no mercy. Joshua 3:10 He continued, “This is how you will know that the living God is among you and that He will surely drive out before you the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites, and Jebusites. Exodus 23:23-24 For My angel will go before you and bring you into the land of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hivites, and Jebusites, and I will annihilate them. / You must not bow down to their gods or serve them or follow their practices. Instead, you are to demolish them and smash their sacred stones to pieces. You delivered into their hands the kings and peoples of the land, Deuteronomy 7:24 He will hand their kings over to you, and you will wipe out their names from under heaven. No one will be able to stand against you; you will annihilate them. Psalm 135:10-12 He struck down many nations and slaughtered mighty kings: / Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan. / He gave their land as an inheritance, as a heritage to His people Israel. Joshua 24:11 After this, you crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho. The people of Jericho fought against you, as did the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites, and Jebusites, and I delivered them into your hand. to do with them as they wished. Joshua 11:11-14 The Israelites put everyone in Hazor to the sword, devoting them to destruction. Nothing that breathed remained, and Joshua burned down Hazor itself. / Joshua captured all these kings and their cities and put them to the sword. He devoted them to destruction, as Moses the LORD’s servant had commanded. / Yet Israel did not burn any of the cities built on their mounds, except Hazor, which Joshua burned. … Joshua 10:24-26 When they had brought the kings to Joshua, he summoned all the men of Israel and said to the army commanders who had accompanied him, “Come here and put your feet on the necks of these kings.” So the commanders came forward and put their feet on their necks. / “Do not be afraid or discouraged,” Joshua said. “Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.” / After this, Joshua struck down and killed the kings, and he hung their bodies on five trees and left them there until evening. Deuteronomy 20:16-18 However, in the cities of the nations that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, you must not leave alive anything that breathes. / For you must devote them to complete destruction—the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites—as the LORD your God has commanded you, / so that they cannot teach you to do all the detestable things they do for their gods, and so cause you to sin against the LORD your God. Joshua 1:6 Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them. Deuteronomy 9:1-3 Hear, O Israel: Today you are about to cross the Jordan to go in and dispossess nations greater and stronger than you, with large cities fortified to the heavens. / The people are strong and tall, the descendants of the Anakim. You know about them, and you have heard it said, “Who can stand up to the sons of Anak?” / But understand that today the LORD your God goes across ahead of you as a consuming fire; He will destroy them and subdue them before you. And you will drive them out and annihilate them swiftly, as the LORD has promised you. Joshua 23:9-11 The LORD has driven out great and powerful nations before you, and to this day no one can stand against you. / One of you can put a thousand to flight, because the LORD your God fights for you, just as He promised. / Therefore watch yourselves carefully, that you love the LORD your God. Psalm 44:2-3 With Your hand You drove out the nations and planted our fathers there; You crushed the peoples and cast them out. / For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them. Treasury of Scripture So the children went in and possessed the land, and you subdued before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gave them into their hands, with their kings, and the people of the land, that they might do with them as they would. So the Numbers 14:31 But your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, them will I bring in, and they shall know the land which ye have despised. Joshua 21:43,45 And the LORD gave unto Israel all the land which he sware to give unto their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt therein… thou subduedst Joshua 18:1 And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled together at Shiloh, and set up the tabernacle of the congregation there. And the land was subdued before them. 1 Chronicles 22:18 Is not the LORD your God with you? and hath he not given you rest on every side? for he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, and before his people. Psalm 44:2,3 How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them; how thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out… as they would. 2 Timothy 2:26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. Jump to Previous Canaanites Children Deal Descendants Desired Entered Gavest Givest Hand Handed Hands Humblest Inhabitants Kings Overcame Peoples Possess Possessed Subdue Subdued WhateverJump to Next Canaanites Children Deal Descendants Desired Entered Gavest Givest Hand Handed Hands Humblest Inhabitants Kings Overcame Peoples Possess Possessed Subdue Subdued WhateverNehemiah 9 1. A solemn fast, and repentance of the people4. The Levites make a confession of God's goodness, and their wickedness So their descendants went in and possessed the land; This phrase refers to the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob that their descendants would inherit the land of Canaan (Genesis 12:7, 15:18-21). The "descendants" are the Israelites who, under the leadership of Joshua, entered and took possession of the Promised Land after the Exodus from Egypt. This event is a pivotal moment in Israel's history, marking the transition from a nomadic lifestyle to settling in a land of their own. The possession of the land is a testament to God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His covenant promises. You subdued before them the Canaanites dwelling in the land. You delivered into their hands the kings and peoples of the land, to do with them as they wished. Persons / Places / Events 1. Descendants of IsraelThe Israelites, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were led by God to possess the Promised Land. 2. Canaanites The inhabitants of the land of Canaan, whom God subdued before the Israelites. 3. The Land Refers to the Promised Land, a central theme in the Old Testament, representing God's promise and faithfulness. 4. Kings and Peoples of the Land The various rulers and inhabitants of Canaan who were delivered into the hands of the Israelites. 5. God's Intervention The divine act of subduing the Canaanites and delivering them into the hands of the Israelites, demonstrating God's sovereignty and faithfulness. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessGod fulfills His promises, as seen in the Israelites' possession of the land. We can trust in His faithfulness in our lives today. Divine Sovereignty The subduing of the Canaanites illustrates God's control over nations and history. We should recognize His sovereignty in our circumstances. Obedience and Trust The Israelites' success was contingent on their obedience to God's commands. We are called to trust and obey God, even when facing daunting challenges. Spiritual Inheritance Just as the Israelites received a physical inheritance, believers have a spiritual inheritance in Christ. We should live in light of this eternal promise. God's Justice and Mercy The conquest of Canaan reflects God's justice against sin and His mercy towards His chosen people. We should seek to understand and emulate God's character in our interactions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 9:24?2. How does Nehemiah 9:24 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What role did divine intervention play in Israel's conquest of the land? 4. How can we trust God to "subdue before them" challenges in our lives? 5. Connect Nehemiah 9:24 with Joshua's leadership and God's promises in Joshua 1:3-5. 6. How does this verse encourage us to rely on God's power in spiritual battles? 7. How does Nehemiah 9:24 reflect God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Nehemiah 9:24? 9. How does Nehemiah 9:24 illustrate the theme of divine justice and mercy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 9? 11. Why were the Canaanites cursed with enslavement? 12. Why does Joshua 16:10 say the Canaanites in Gezer became forced labor, yet 1 Kings 9:15-16 seems to contradict who controlled Gezer's fate? 13. How long did Jehoiachin reign? (2 Kings 24:8 vs. 2 Chronicles 36:9) 14. How do the priestly divisions in 1 Chronicles 9:10-13 align with differing lists in other Old Testament books? What Does Nehemiah 9:24 Mean So their descendants went in and possessed the landGod faithfully completed the promise first voiced to Abram in Genesis 12:7. After forty years in the wilderness, Joshua led Israel across the Jordan, “and they took possession of it and settled there” (Joshua 21:43-45). • The action is the children’s response to God’s earlier word—Deuteronomy 1:8 urged, “Go in and possess the land.” • It underscores continuity: descendants inherit what the fathers were shown but never fully enjoyed (Hebrews 11:13). • Possession required obedience and courage (Joshua 1:6-9), yet the victory was already secured by divine promise (Exodus 6:8). Cross references woven through the narrative—Psalm 44:3, “it was not by their sword that they took the land”—remind us who truly authored the conquest. You subdued before them the Canaanites dwelling in the land The verse shifts to direct address, highlighting that Israel’s success was God’s work, not human prowess. • Deuteronomy 7:1-2 lists the nations God would “drive out before you.” • Joshua 10:42 summarizes the military campaigns: “The LORD God of Israel fought for Israel.” • Psalm 78:55 pictures God “driving out nations before them; He apportioned their inheritance by lot.” This subduing was also moral judgment (Genesis 15:16), proving that the Lord rules history and holds peoples accountable. You delivered into their hands the kings and peoples of the land Deliverance here is specific and personal. Battles recorded in Joshua 10–12 recount thirty-one kings handed over. • Joshua 10:24-25 shows Israel’s commanders placing feet on the necks of five Amorite kings—an acted-out testimony that “the LORD has done this to all the enemies you fight.” • Psalm 135:10-12 celebrates the same reality: God “struck down many nations and slew mighty kings.” • Judges 4:14-16, later in Israel’s story, repeats the pattern under Deborah and Barak, confirming that God’s deliverance of rulers is ongoing when His people rely on Him. Every victory magnified the covenant faithfulness of the Lord who had pledged, “I will give into your hand the kings” (Deuteronomy 7:24). to do with them as they wished The phrase describes delegated authority. Once God handed the nations over, Israel carried out His righteous judgments. • Deuteronomy 7:2 commanded, “You must devote them to complete destruction.” • Numbers 33:52 ordered the removal of idols and high places to preserve Israel from corruption. • Psalm 106:34 laments later disobedience: Israel “did not destroy the peoples as the LORD had commanded them,” showing the danger of ignoring this entrusted mandate. Their “wish” was to align with God’s will; when they obeyed, the land rested (Joshua 11:23). When they compromised, trouble followed (Judges 2:2-3). summary Nehemiah 9:24 is a concise rehearsal of God’s covenant faithfulness: He promised land, subdued entrenched opposition, delivered kings into Israel’s hands, and authorized His people to carry out His judgments. Each clause stresses that the triumphs of Joshua’s generation were rooted in God’s initiative and power, not human ability. Remembering these truths fueled the post-exilic community’s confidence that the same unchanging Lord would again act on their behalf when they trusted and obeyed Him. Verse 24. - The Canaanites. Sometimes, as in ver. 8, the Canaanites are spoken of as one of the nations cast out; sometimes the word is used in a larger sense, and includes the other six nations. Here we have the wide sense.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So their descendantsהַבָּנִים֙ (hab·bā·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son went in וַיָּבֹ֤אוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go and possessed וַיִּֽירְשׁ֣וּ (way·yî·rə·šū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin the land. הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land You subdued וַתַּכְנַ֨ע (wat·taḵ·na‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3665: To bend the knee, to humiliate, vanquish before them לִפְנֵיהֶ֜ם (lip̄·nê·hem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6440: The face the Canaanites הַכְּנַ֣עֲנִ֔ים (hak·kə·na·‘ă·nîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3669: Canaanite -- inhabitant of Canaan dwelling יֹשְׁבֵ֤י (yō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in the land; הָאָ֙רֶץ֙ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land You handed their kings מַלְכֵיהֶם֙ (mal·ḵê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4428: A king and peoples עַֽמְמֵ֣י (‘am·mê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock over to וַֽתִּתְּנֵ֖ם (wat·tit·tə·nêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set them, בְּיָדָ֑ם (bə·yā·ḏām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand to do לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make with them בָּהֶ֖ם (bā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew as they wished. כִּרְצוֹנָֽם׃ (kir·ṣō·w·nām) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7522: Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will Links Nehemiah 9:24 NIVNehemiah 9:24 NLT Nehemiah 9:24 ESV Nehemiah 9:24 NASB Nehemiah 9:24 KJV Nehemiah 9:24 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 9:24 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 9:24 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 9:24 French Bible Nehemiah 9:24 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 9:24 So the children went in and possessed (Neh Ne) |
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