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israelites_enter_canaan [2017/06/26 11:16]
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israelites_enter_canaan [2017/06/26 11:38]
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   * Joshua 1:13   * Joshua 1:13
  
-A history of what nations were attacked, how, in what order. Also, the law of Moses has certain conditions that must be met before going to war.+A history of what nations were attacked, how, in what order.
  
 +See [[Deuteronomy 20]] for the rules of going to war.
  
 +  * Some kind of recon is done (Deuteronomy 20:1)
 +  * There is a conference or set of sermons, and most likely covenants and rituals performed here by the priests, for the promise is made "the Lord your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you."
 +  * Conditions at home given as exceptions for going to battle (house, vineyard, wife)
 +  * Personal option given to those who do not want to go to war are excused
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 +Then, once the army marches to battle,
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 +  * A proclamation of peace is offered, and if accepted, the nation will become tributaries
 +  * If they refuse and make war, then create a siege (which is another attempt at a peaceful resolution)
 +  * Then after the Lord gives them the city, slay the males
 +  * Keep all the spoils
 +  * Don't cut down the fruit trees, use the others for weapons of war
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 +In the case of the Canaanites, exceptions are given where all is to be destroyed: Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizites, Hivites, Jesubites. The reason given is because of idolatry and their abominations,​ which has been the cause of the downfall of Israel itself for years.
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 +Here's what happened as Moses prepared the company of Israel to enter Canaan, seeing how they match up with the commandments.
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 +First, Moses sends spies into the land of Canaan, one from each tribe, to report on its condition (Numbers 13:1-3, 17-20).
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