And the LORD gave them rest on every side just as he had sworn to their fathers. None of the enemies were able to stand before them; the LORD gave all their enemies into their hands — 'Rest' (mənûḥâ) represents covenant fulfillment: no longer wandering, no longer at war, Israel now dwells in security. The summary statement appears to override the earlier acknowledgment that some Canaanites were not driven out (Joshua 17:12-13); theologically, this may indicate that primary covenant threats have been neutralized, even if mopping-up operations remain.

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