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Because it was promised by God. He promised it to the Israelites (Genesis 26:1-5).

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Because God saw the Israelites were suffering in Egypt (Exodus ch.1). That is why He gave them the Promised Land (Exodus ch.3) and called them His people.

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God promised it to Abraham, and they were his people. Canaan was the promised land.

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