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◄ Judges 2:3►
New International Version
And I have also said, ‘I will not drive them out before you; they will become traps for you, and their gods will become snares to you.’”

New Living Translation
So now I declare that I will no longer drive out the people living in your land. They will be thorns in your sides, and their gods will be a constant temptation to you.”

English Standard Version
So now I say, I will not drive them out before you, but they shall become thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare to you.”

Berean Standard Bible
So now I tell you that I will not drive out these people before you; they will be thorns in your sides, and their gods will be a snare to you.”

King James Bible
Wherefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall beas thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare unto you.

New King James Version
Therefore I also said, ‘I will not drive them out before you; but they shall bethorns in your side, and their gods shall be a snare to you.’ ”

New American Standard Bible
Therefore I also said, ‘I will not drive them out from you; but they will becomelike thorns in your sides, and their gods will be a snare to you.’”

NASB 1995
“Therefore I also said, ‘I will not drive them out before you; but they will become as thorns in your sides and their gods will be a snare to you.’”

NASB 1977
“Therefore I also said, ‘I will not drive them out before you; but they shall becomeas thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare to you.’”

Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore I also said, ‘I will not drive them out before you; but they will becomeas thorns in your sides, and their gods will become a snare to you.’”

Amplified Bible
So I also said, ‘I will not drive your enemies out before you; but they will belike thorns in your sides and their gods will be a snare to you.’”

Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, I now say: I will not drive out these people before you. They will be thorns in your sides, and their gods will be a trap for you.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, I now say: I will not drive out these people before you. They will be thorns in your sides, and their gods will be a trap for you.”

American Standard Version
Wherefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be as thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare unto you.

Contemporary English Version
And so, I'll stop helping you defeat your enemies. Instead, they will be there to trap you into worshiping their idols.

English Revised Version
Wherefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be as thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare unto you.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So I have this to say, 'I will not force them out of your way. They will be like thorns in your sides, and their gods will become a trap for you.'"

Good News Translation
So I tell you now that I will not drive these people out as you advance. They will be your enemies, and you will be trapped by the worship of their gods."

International Standard Version
Therefore I'm now saying, 'I won't expel them before you. Instead, they'll remain at your side, and their gods will ensnare you.'"

NET Bible
At that time I also warned you, 'If you disobey, I will not drive out the Canaanites before you. They will ensnare you and their gods will lure you away.'"

New Heart English Bible
Therefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you, but they will become your adversaries, and their gods shall be a snare to you."

Webster's Bible Translation
Wherefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be as thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare to you.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
So now I tell you that I will not drive out these people before you; they will be thorns in your sides, and their gods will be a snare to you.”

World English Bible
Therefore I also said, ‘I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be in your sides, and their gods will be a snare to you.’”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And I have also said, I do not cast them out from your presence, and they have been for adversaries to you, and their gods are for a snare to you.”

Young's Literal Translation
And I also have said, I do not cast them out from your presence, and they have been to you for adversaries, and their gods are to you for a snare.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And I also said, I will not drive them out from your face; and they were to you for adversaries, and their gods shall be to you for a snare.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Wherefore I would not destroy them from before your face: that you may have enemies, and their gods may be your ruin.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For this reason, I am not willing to destroy them before your face, so that you may have enemies, and so that their gods may be your ruin.”

New American Bible
For I also said, I will not clear them out of your way; they will become traps for you, and their gods a snare for you.

New Revised Standard Version
So now I say, I will not drive them out before you; but they shall become adversaries to you, and their gods shall be a snare to you.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Wherefore I also said, I will not destroy them from before you; but they shall become vanity, and their gods shall be a stumbling block to you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Also thus I have said that I shall not destroy them from before you, and they shall be poverty to you, and their gods shall be a stumbling block to you”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Wherefore I also said: I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be unto you as snares, and their gods shall be a trap unto you.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I said, I will not drive them out from before you, but they shall be for a distress to you, and their gods shall be to you for an offence.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Israel Rebuked at Bochim
…2and you are not to make a covenant with the people of this land, but you shall tear down their altars.’ Yet you have not obeyed My voice. What is this you have done?3So nowI tell youthat I will notdrive out these peoplebefore you;they will be thornsin yoursides,and their godswill bea snareto you.”4When the angel of the LORD had spoken these words to all the Israelites, the people lifted up their voices and wept.…

Cross References
Exodus 23:33
They must not remain in your land, lest they cause you to sin against Me. For if you serve their gods, it will surely be a snare to you.”

Numbers 33:55
But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land before you, those you allow to remain will become barbs in your eyes and thorns in your sides; they will harass you in the land where you settle.

Deuteronomy 7:16
You must destroy all the peoples the LORD your God will deliver to you. Do not look on them with pity. Do not worship their gods, for that will be a snare to you.

Joshua 23:13
know for sure that the LORD your God will no longer drive out these nations before you. Instead, they will become for you a snare and a trap, a scourge in your sides and thorns in your eyes, until you perish from this good land that the LORD your God has given you.

Psalm 106:34-36
They did not destroy the peoples as the LORD had commanded them, / but they mingled with the nations and adopted their customs. / They worshiped their idols, which became a snare to them.

1 Samuel 12:9
But they forgot the LORD their God, and He sold them into the hand of Sisera the commander of the army of Hazor, and into the hands of the Philistines and the king of Moab, who fought against them.

2 Kings 17:33
They worshiped the LORD, but they also served their own gods according to the customs of the nations from which they had been carried away.

2 Chronicles 25:14-15
When Amaziah returned from the slaughter of the Edomites, he brought back the gods of the Seirites, set them up as his own gods, bowed before them, and burned sacrifices to them. / Therefore the anger of the LORD burned against Amaziah, and He sent him a prophet, who said, “Why have you sought this people’s gods, which could not deliver them from your hand?”

Isaiah 30:1-3
“Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. / They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade. / But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace.

Jeremiah 2:19
Your own evil will discipline you; your own apostasies will reprimand you. Consider and realize how evil and bitter it is for you to forsake the LORD your God and to have no fear of Me,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts.

Hosea 4:17
Ephraim is joined to idols; leave him alone!

Matthew 13:41-42
The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. / And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Luke 13:27-28
And he will answer, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers.’ / There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves are thrown out.

John 12:48
There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day.

Acts 7:42-43
But God turned away from them and gave them over to the worship of the host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the prophets: ‘Did you bring Me sacrifices and offerings forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel? / You have taken along the tabernacle of Molech and the star of your god Rephan, the idols you made to worship. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Babylon.’


Treasury of Scripture

Why I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be as thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare to you.

I also said

Judges 2:21
I also will not henceforth drive out any from before them of the nations which Joshua left when he died:

Numbers 33:55
But if ye will not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you; then it shall come to pass, that those which ye let remain of themshall be pricks in your eyes, and thorns in your sides, and shall vex you in the land wherein ye dwell.

Joshua 23:13
Know for a certainty that the LORD your God will no more drive outany of these nations from before you; but they shall be snares and traps unto you, and scourges in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until ye perish from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.

their gods

Judges 3:6
And they took their daughters to be their wives, and gave their daughters to their sons, and served their gods.

Exodus 23:33
They shall not dwell in thy land, lest they make thee sin against me: for if thou serve their gods, it will surely be a snare unto thee.

Exodus 34:12
Take heed to thyself, lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land whither thou goest, lest it be for a snare in the midst of thee:

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So now I tell you that I will not drive out these people before you;
This phrase reflects God's response to Israel's disobedience. The Israelites failed to fully obey God's command to drive out the inhabitants of the Promised Land (Judges 1:27-36). This disobedience led to a divine decision to allow these nations to remain as a test and a consequence. Theologically, it underscores the principle of divine retribution and the importance of obedience to God's commands. Historically, the Canaanites and other groups remained in the land, influencing Israelite culture and religion.

they will be thorns in your sides,
The metaphor of "thorns" suggests persistent irritation and trouble. This imagery is used elsewhere in Scripture (Numbers 33:55;Joshua 23:13) to describe the consequences of failing to remove pagan influences. Culturally, the presence of these nations would lead to ongoing conflict and temptation, as Israel would be continually exposed to foreign practices and beliefs. This phrase highlights the spiritual and physical challenges Israel would face due to their incomplete conquest.

and their gods will be a snare to you.”
The term "snare" indicates a trap or enticement leading to sin. The presence of foreign gods posed a significant threat to Israel's covenant relationship with Yahweh. Historically, the Israelites often fell into idolatry, worshiping the gods of the surrounding nations (Judges 2:11-13). This phrase foreshadows the recurring cycle of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance that characterizes the Book of Judges. It also serves as a warning about the dangers of syncretism and the need for spiritual vigilance.

Persons / Places / Events
1.The Angel of the LORD
A divine messenger who delivers God's message to the Israelites, often seen as a theophany or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ in the Old Testament.

2.Israelites
The chosen people of God, who were commanded to conquer the land of Canaan and drive out its inhabitants but failed to fully obey God's commands.

3.Canaanites
The original inhabitants of the Promised Land, whose presence and pagan practices became a spiritual and moral challenge for the Israelites.

4.Canaan
The Promised Land that God had given to the Israelites, which they were to possess and purify from idolatry.

5.Thorns and Snares
Metaphorical language used to describe the consequences of Israel's disobedience, indicating ongoing trouble and temptation.
Teaching Points
The Consequences of Disobedience
Disobedience to God's commands leads to spiritual and practical consequences. The Israelites' failure to fully obey God resulted in ongoing struggles and temptations.

The Danger of Compromise
Compromising with sin and allowing ungodly influences to remain in our lives can lead to spiritual downfall. Just as the Canaanites became a snare to Israel, unchecked sin can ensnare us.

God's Faithfulness and Justice
God is faithful to His word, both in blessings and in discipline. His justice requires that disobedience be addressed, but His faithfulness also provides a path to redemption.

The Importance of Spiritual Vigilance
Believers must remain vigilant in their spiritual walk, actively removing influences that lead away from God and staying committed to His commands.

The Call to Holiness
God calls His people to be set apart and holy, avoiding the entanglements of the world that can lead to spiritual compromise.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of Judges 2:3?

2.How does Judges 2:3 illustrate consequences of disobedience to God's commands?

3.What can we learn about God's justice from Judges 2:3?

4.How does Judges 2:3 connect to God's covenant promises in Deuteronomy?

5.How should we respond when facing consequences of our disobedience, as in Judges 2:3?

6.What steps can we take to avoid the pitfalls described in Judges 2:3?

7.Why did God decide not to drive out the Canaanites in Judges 2:3?

8.How does Judges 2:3 reflect on God's covenant with Israel?

9.What does Judges 2:3 reveal about God's judgment and mercy?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 2?

11.In Judges 2:3, God says He will no longer drive out the remaining nations; how does this align with earlier promises of total conquest in Joshua?

12.Joshua 13:13 - How could Israel remain unable to drive out certain peoples if God supposedly promised victory, suggesting an inconsistency with divine intervention claims?

13.How does Joshua 23:5's promise of complete conquest align with later biblical texts showing ongoing battles and incomplete occupation of Canaan?

14.In James 3:1, why single out teachers for stricter judgment, seemingly contradicting passages like Romans 2:11 that imply all are judged equally?
What Does Judges 2:3 Mean
So now I tell you

“Therefore” signals a response to Israel’s disobedience just reported (Judges 2:1-2). The Angel of the LORD—God Himself appearing—declares judgment, not negotiation. Similar divine “now” warnings appear inExodus 32:10 and1 Samuel 2:30, underscoring that God’s patience has limits when commands are ignored (Deuteronomy 28:15).

Key thoughts

• God’s word is final; He is not revising the covenant but enforcing it.

• Accountability follows privilege. Israel had heard, witnessed, and received (Psalm 95:8-11;Hebrews 3:15-19).

I will not drive out these people before you

God had promised to clear the land (Exodus 23:27-30;Deuteronomy 7:22-23;Joshua 24:12), yet the promise assumed Israel’s obedience (Leviticus 26:3-8). Their compromise reversed the situation: the nations would remain because Israel chose partial obedience.

Takeaways

• Divine promises include divine conditions (Joshua 23:11-13).

• Sin forfeits blessings but never nullifies God’s righteousness (Romans 3:3-4).

• The withheld driving out is corrective, aiming to awaken repentance (Judges 3:1-4).

They will be thorns in your sides

The metaphor of thorns (Numbers 33:55) pictures continual irritation and pain. What Israel spared would now pierce them through political oppression, cultural pressure, and moral decay (Judges 6:1-6). Saul, David, and Solomon all wrestled with these leftover nations (1 Samuel 11:1;2 Samuel 5:17;1 Kings 11:14-25).

Practical insight

• What we refuse to remove today can wound us tomorrow (Galatians 6:7-8).

• Lingering sin never stays neutral; it festers and spreads (1 Corinthians 5:6).

Their gods will be a snare to you

A snare traps unsuspecting prey. Idolatry would entice Israel to spiritual adultery (Exodus 34:12-16). The lure proved deadly: Baal worship inJudges 2:11-13, Molech sacrifices in2 Kings 23:10, and eventual exile (2 Kings 17:7-18).

Protection strategies

• Guard the heart, for idolatry begins inside (Proverbs 4:23;Colossians 3:5).

• Regular remembrance of God’s deeds fuels fidelity (Psalm 103:2).

• Corporate faithfulness matters; one tribe’s compromise affects the nation (Joshua 22:20).

summary

Judges 2:3 reveals a sober principle: when God’s people choose compromise, He may withdraw promised aid, allowing the very things they embraced to discipline them. Permitted enemies become persistent thorns; tolerated idols become deadly snares. Yet even this judgment carries hope, for God’s aim is repentance and restoration (2 Chronicles 7:14). Obedience safeguards blessing; disobedience invites bondage. Choose complete devotion, and the thorns and snares lose their power.

(3)Wherefore I also said.--Rather,And now I have said.

I will not drive them out.--The withdrawal of the conditional promises inExodus 23:31.

They shall be as thorns in your sides.--The Hebrew is, "they shall be to you forsides."The words "as thorns" are conjecturally supplied fromNumbers 33:55. InJoshua 23:13 we have "scourgesin your sides." The LXX. render "for pressures," and the Vulgate "that you may have enemies." The Hebrew word for "sides" istsiddim,and would differ little fromtsarim("nets"), which is the conjecture of R. Jonas; and this root is found in the verb, "and they shallvexyou," inNumbers 33:55. Whether we adopt this reading, ortsinnim("thorns"), or suppose that a word has dropped out, the general sense is the same.

Their gods shall be a snare unto you.--SeeJudges 2:12-13;Psalm 106:36. . . .

Verse 3. -I said,i.e. I now declare to you my resolve. It was this that made the people weep.Thorns in your sides. This is not a translation of the Hebrew text, which only has "for sides," but a partial adaptation ofJoshua 23:13, where the phrase is "scourges in your sides and thorns in your eyes." Either the words for "scourges in" have fallen out of the text, or the word here rendered "sides" should be rendered, as some think, "enemies." A snare. SeeJudges 8:27, note.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So now
וְגַ֣ם(wə·ḡam)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 1571:Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

I tell you
אָמַ֔רְתִּי(’ā·mar·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 559:To utter, say

that I will not
לֹֽא־(lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

drive out [these people]
אֲגָרֵ֥שׁ(’ă·ḡā·rêš)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1644:To drive out from a, possession, to expatriate, divorce

before you;
מִפְּנֵיכֶ֑ם(mip·pə·nê·ḵem)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 6440:The face

they will be [thorns]
וְהָי֤וּ(wə·hā·yū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, be

in your
לָכֶם֙(lā·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

sides,
לְצִדִּ֔ים(lə·ṣid·dîm)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6654:A side, an adversary

and their gods
וֵאלֹ֣הֵיהֶ֔ם(wê·lō·hê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

will be
יִהְי֥וּ(yih·yū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, be

a snare
לְמוֹקֵֽשׁ׃(lə·mō·w·qêš)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4170:A bait or lure, a snare

to you.”
לָכֶ֖ם(lā·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew


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