Joshua 24:21

21 And the people said to Joshua, Nay, but we will serve the Lord.

Joshua 24:21 Meaning and Commentary

Joshua 24:21

And the people said unto Joshua, nay
We will not serve strange gods:

but we will serve the Lord;
according to his revealed will, and him only.

Joshua 24:21 In-Context

19 And Joshua said to the people, Indeed ye will not be able to serve the Lord, for God is holy; and he being jealous will not forgive your sins and your transgressions.

20 Whensoever ye shall forsake the Lord and serve other gods, then he shall come upon you and afflict you, and consume you, because he has done you good.

21 And the people said to Joshua, Nay, but we will serve the Lord.

22 And Joshua said to the people, Ye witnesses against yourselves, that ye have chosen the Lord to serve him.

23 And now take away the strange gods that are among you, and set your heart right toward the Lord God of Israel.