God would not only rescue them but also bring them … to a good … land, which he had promised to Abraham (Genesis 13:14–18).
flowing with milk and honey: The land was rich for farming, with fields for cattle and crops with blossoms that allowed bees to make honey.
Canaanites … Jebusites: The list of peoples who lived in Canaan shows the importance of this land between the Mediterranean Sea and the Arabian Desert. It was a key crossroads for trade and communication between Egypt and the rest of the ancient Near East. It was a highly contested prize. It seemed impossible that Israel would end up as the only owner.