Judg.2.23

Therefore the LORD left those nations, without driving them out hastily; neither delivered he them into the hand of Joshua.

Judg.2.23

That's why GOD let those nations remain. He didn't drive them out or let Joshua get rid of them.

Judg.2.23

The LORD had allowed those nations to remain; he did not drive them out at once by giving them into the hands of Joshua.

Judg.2.23

Therefore the LORD left those nations, without driving them out immediately; nor did He deliver them into the hand of Joshua.