יהושע, פרק כ״ג, פסוק ח׳

Joshua presents the Israelites with a clear condition for their continued success in the land. He contrasts the profound benefits of remaining completely devoted to God with the severe harm that would result from mingling with the Canaanite nations. His message is framed not merely as a boundary or restriction, but as a direct condition for their future survival and prosperity.

He promises the people that if they maintain their strong connection to God, exactly as they have done up until that day, they will continue to experience miraculous victories. Through this unwavering devotion, God will continue to fight on their behalf, empowering even a single Israelite to drive away thousands of enemies. Ultimately, this deep loyalty to God inherently requires the people to actively distance themselves from the surrounding nations and strictly avoid marrying into them.