Deuteronomy 6:19

19 and you will drive out your enemies, as he promised.

Deuteronomy 6:19 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 6:19

To cast out all thine enemies from before thee
This the Lord promised, and as it seems with an oath, that he would do for them; drive out their enemies, and make way for the settlement of them in their country:

as the Lord hath spoken;
see ( Genesis 15:18 Genesis 15:19 Genesis 15:20 ) ( 22:17 ) ( Exodus 23:28 ) .

Deuteronomy 6:19 In-Context

17 Be sure that you obey all the laws that he has given you.

18 Do what the Lord says is right and good, and all will go well with you. You will be able to take possession of the fertile land that the Lord promised your ancestors,

19 and you will drive out your enemies, as he promised.

20 "In times to come your children will ask you, "Why did the Lord our God command us to obey all these laws?'

21 Then tell them, "We were slaves of the king of Egypt, and the Lord rescued us by his great power.