Joshua 23:13

23:13 know for certain that the Lord our God will no longer drive out these nations from before you. They will trap and ensnare you; they will be a whip that tears your sides and thorns that blind your eyes until you disappear from this good land the Lord your God gave you.

Joshua 23:16

23:16 If you violate the covenantal laws of the Lord your God which he commanded you to keep, and follow, worship, and bow down to other gods, the Lord will be very angry with you and you will disappear quickly from the good land which he gave to you.”


tn Heb “be a trap and a snare to you.”

tn Heb “in.”

tn Heb “thorns in your eyes.”

tn Or “perish.”

tn Heb “when you violate the covenant of the Lord your God which he commanded you.”

tn Heb “and you walk and serve other gods and bow down to them.”

tn Or “perish.”