that which I am commanding thee this day viz. the injunction which follows (v.12 ff.), to have no dealings with the Canaanites. The formula is one which is extremely common in Dt. (Deuteronomy 4:40; Deuteronomy 6:6; Deuteronomy 7:11; Deuteronomy 8:1; Deuteronomy 8:11 &c.).

behold, &c. Jehovah Himself will make the way easy for such a command to be obeyed.

drive out The promise, as Exodus 23:28-30; Exodus 33:2: cf. the same word in a command, Exodus 23:31 b.

the Amorite, &c. See on Exodus 3:8.

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