like it was in Egypt. Canaan is a land of hills and valleys; its water source is heaven. Therefore, rain would not be under their control—they would not be able to get water any time they wanted it. In this situation, if they were obedient and faithful to God, He would give them the rain they needed. In Canaan, the water would now be under God’s control and not theirs. There would also be an additional factor. Almost invariably in the Bible, the promise of the rain is joined with the
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