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.

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The Lord — Namely, him only, and not strange gods.

²¹ And the people said unto Joshua, Nay; but we will serve the LORD.

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Joshua 24:21