The gift of land to Israel as heritage completes the conquest narrative, moving from military defeat of opponents to possession of territory. Heritage suggests permanent, divinely-granted possession; the land is not temporary acquisition but inalienable inheritance. The doubling of land/heritage emphasizes stability and permanence; what God gives cannot be taken away by rival powers. This verse demonstrates that covenant faithfulness encompasses not merely liberation from oppression but establishment in security.

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