Exodus 23:29-30

[29] I will not drive them out from before thee in one year; lest the land become desolate, and the beast of the field multiply [30] By little I will drive them out from before thee, until thou be increased, and inherit the land.

What is the context of Exodus 23:29-30?

God’s Angel to Prepare the Way (Exodus 23:20-33 true)
A Promise of the Lord’s Presence (Exodus 23:20-33 true)
God Promises Help as the Israelis Enter Canaan (Exodus 23:20-33 true)
Conquest of Canaan Promised (Exodus 23:20-33 true)
The Angel and the Promises (Exodus 23:20-33 true)
Promises and Warnings (Exodus 23:20-33 true)
Reasons for Loyal Obedience (Exodus 23:20-33 true)
Conquest of the Land (Exodus 23:20-33 true)

What does Exodus 23:29-30 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

God told the Israelites that they would not drive out all their enemies the first year after they entered the land ( Exodus 23:29). They did not. However, Israel was less successful than she might have been due to incomplete obedience.

""Little by little" does the work of God proceed through the individual soul. "Little by little" do the conquests of the Cross win over the world. "Little by little" is the unfolding purpose of Redemption made manifest to men and angels." ^[1]