Joshua 14:12

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Summary

Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said.

The anakims

Joshua 11:21

Numbers 13:28

If so be

I shall

Joshua 15:14

Judges 1:20

Bible References

The anakims

At that time Joshua attacked and eliminated the Anakites from the hill country -- from Hebron, Debir, Anab, and all the hill country of Judah and Israel. Joshua annihilated them and their cities.

But the inhabitants are strong, and the cities are fortified and very large. Moreover we saw the descendants of Anak there.

If so be

If the Lord delights in us, then he will bring us into this land and give it to us -- a land that is flowing with milk and honey.

And the Lord said to Moses, "Do not fear him, for I have delivered him and all his people and his land into your hand. You will do to him what you did to King Sihon of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.

Jonathan said to his armor bearer, "Come on, let's go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will intervene for us. Nothing can prevent the Lord from delivering, whether by many or by a few."

Asa prayed to the Lord his God: "O Lord, there is no one but you who can help the weak when they are vastly outnumbered. Help us, O Lord our God, for we rely on you and have marched on your behalf against this huge army. O Lord our God, don't let men prevail against you!"

The one true God gives me strength; he removes the obstacles in my way.

By David. The Lord delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The Lord protects my life! I am afraid of no one!

For they did not conquer the land by their swords, and they did not prevail by their strength, but rather by your power, strength and good favor, for you were partial to them.

By God's power we will conquer; he will trample down our enemies.

All the nations surrounded me. Indeed, in the name of the Lord I pushed them away.

What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.

Through faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice, gained what was promised, shut the mouths of lions,

I shall

Caleb drove out from there three Anakites -- Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, descendants of Anak.

Caleb received Hebron, just as Moses had promised. He drove out the three Anakites.