And it came to pass, when Israel was strong, that they put the Canaanites to tribute, and did not utterly drive them out.
When Israel became strong, they put the Canaanites to forced labor but did not utterly drive them out.
And it came to pass, when Israel was waxed strong, that they put the Canaanites to taskwork, and did not utterly drive them out.
When Israel became stronger they forced the Canaanites to work for them, but they didn’t completely drive them out.
Then, after Israel had grown strong, he made them tributaries, but he was not willing to destroy them.