Exodus 34:11

Observe thou that which I command thee this day: behold, I drive out before thee the Amorite, and the Canaanite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite.

Cross-references

Exodus 34:24 expands the promise to include territorial enlargement and protection during festivals, directly continuing the same context.

Exodus 3:8 Historical context

Exodus 3:8 originally promised to drive out these same nations, now reiterated as a condition for obedience.

Exodus 3:17 Historical context

In Exodus 3:17, God's initial promise to bring Israel into the land lists the same six nations—reinforcing the covenant pledge here.

Exodus 33:2 Parallel

In Exodus 33:2, God promises to send an angel to drive out these exact nations—a close parallel to the command here.

Exodus 13:5 Parallel

Exodus 13:5 repeats the same promise and list of nations, grounding the command to observe Passover in the land God will give.

In Genesis 15:18-21, God's covenant with Abraham lists these nations among the land promised to his descendants—the basis for the conquest here.

Deuteronomy 28:1 promises elevation above all nations for those who faithfully obey all his commandments.

Deuteronomy 12:32 adds a prohibition against adding to or taking from God's commands.

Deuteronomy 9:5 Related theme

In Deuteronomy 9:5, similar to v4, it also ties the driving out to God’s promise to the patriarchs—adding the covenantal basis.

Deuteronomy 9:4 Related theme

In Deuteronomy 9:4, God explains that the driving out is due to the nations’ wickedness, not Israel’s righteousness—providing the reason for the command.

In Deuteronomy 7:1, Moses recites the command to drive out seven nations, including all six from Exodus 34:11—a later reiteration.

Deuteronomy 6:3 repeats the promise of blessing in a land flowing with milk and honey for those who obey.

Deuteronomy 4:40 expands this command by linking obedience to prolonged days in the land for you and your children.

Joshua 23:5 Allusion

Joshua 23:5 quotes the same promise of God driving out nations, reinforcing it as a covenant reminder to Israel.

1 Kings 9:20 notes survivors from these nations, contrasting the incomplete fulfillment of the promise to drive them out entirely.

Psalm 44:2 Allusion

Psalm 44:2 poetically recalls God driving out nations to plant Israel, directly referencing the same historical act promised here.

Joshua 11:23 Prophetic fulfillment

Joshua 11:23 records the actual fulfillment: Joshua took the entire land as God directed Moses, giving rest from war.

Joshua 11:15 Prophetic fulfillment

Joshua 11:15 confirms Joshua's complete obedience to all the Lord commanded Moses, including the command to drive out these nations.

Amos 2:9 Allusion

In Amos 2:9, this same destruction of the Amorites is recalled as proof of God's past power, contrasting with Israel's rebellion.

In Genesis 15:21, the list of nations includes several from Exodus 34:11 as part of the Abrahamic land promise—same context as v18-21.

Deuteronomy 11:23 Related theme

Deuteronomy 11:23 reaffirms God will drive out nations greater than Israel, echoing the same promise with emphasis on divine power.

Matthew 28:20 commissions disciples to teach obedience to all Christ's commands, with his abiding presence.

Deuteronomy 12:28 extends the blessing of obedience to future generations forever.

Deuteronomy 6:25 defines careful obedience as righteousness before the Lord.

Deuteronomy 5:32 reinforces this exhortation with a warning not to turn aside from God's commands.

Deuteronomy 4:2 commands not to add or subtract from God's words — expanding on the obedience demanded in Exodus 34:11, though not directly quoted.

Deuteronomy 4:1 similarly calls Israel to obey God's commands to enter the land, paralleling the command here to obey and receive the land.

John 14:21 Parallel

John 14:21 connects keeping commandments to loving Christ and receiving the Father's love.