SPECIAL TOPIC: POSSESS THE LAND

This verb (BDB 439, KB 441, Qal perfect) is used repeatedly in connection with

1. YHWH's promise/oath to the Patriarchs (cf. Deut. 1:8; 10:11)

2. Israel acting on these promises and invading the land (cf. Deut. 2:24; 3:18-20)

3. It parallels "inheritance" (Deut. 3:28)

4. Israel must obey the covenant so as to maintain possession of the land (cf. Deut. 4:1,5,14; 6:1; 8:1; 11:8-9,26-32)