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17 The God of the people of Israel chose our ancestors. He made the people great during the time they lived in Egypt. He brought them out of that country with great power. 18 And he was patient with them[a] for 40 years in the desert. 19 God destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan and gave the land to his people.

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  1. 13:18 And . . . them Some Greek copies read “And he cared for them.”

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