Joshua 23:8

8 But you must be loyal to the LORD your God, as you have been until now.

Joshua 23:8 Meaning and Commentary

Joshua 23:8

But cleave unto the Lord your God
To his word, worship, and ordinances; externally, by close adherence to them, and strict observation of them; and internally, by strong affection to him, hope, trust, and confidence in him, expectation of all good things from him, and constant application to him for help in all times of need, and a fixed dependence on him:

as ye have done unto this day;
that is, since they came into the land of Canaan, and had been under the government of Joshua; for otherwise, while in the wilderness, they frequently revolted from God, and murmured against him; and this is to be understood not of individuals, who doubtless were guilty of various failings and sins, but of the whole body, and with respect to any notorious offence, particularly idolatry, which they had not fallen into since they came into the land of Canaan, and had very lately shown great zeal against it; not only the tribes on this side, but those on the other side Jordan, as the preceding chapter largely relates.

Joshua 23:8 In-Context

6 Now you must be very strong to keep and to do everything written in the Book of Moses' Teachings. Don't turn away from them.

7 Don't get mixed up with the nations left in your territory. Don't ever mention the names of their gods or swear an oath to them. Don't ever serve their gods or bow down to them.

8 But you must be loyal to the LORD your God, as you have been until now.

9 The LORD has forced important and powerful nations out of your way. Not one person has ever been able to stand up to you.

10 One of you used to chase a thousand. That was because the LORD your God was fighting for you, as he had promised you.