The land of Canaan, which God promised to the patriarchs as a gift for their descendants, is now there for the taking. Israel needs to take hold of and enjoy this promise of God. For Israel has a certain right to take possession
of its inheritance, even though such a right is based on God's gift.
8 Voyez, j'ai mis le pays devant vous; allez, et prenez possession du pays que l'Eternel a juré de donner à vos pères, Abraham, Isaac et Jacob, et à leur postérité après eux.