Exodus 33:2

King James Bible

"And I will send an angel before thee; and I will drive out the Canaanite, the Amorite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite:"

Commentary

God promises divine guidance through an angel who will lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. This occurs after the golden calf incident, where God distances himself from directly accompanying the people due to their rebellion, sending an intermediary instead. These six nations represent the current inhabitants of Canaan whom God will displace to fulfill his covenant promise of land. The specific naming emphasizes God's sovereignty over established peoples and his commitment to clear the way for Israel's inheritance despite their recent unfaithfulness.

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