Bible Battle #20 – C. 1250 BC Bible Battles. Kishon River is where Deborah and Barak defeat Sisera commanding the Canaanites. This Bible battle in northern Canaan is another example of the Israelites striking the Canaanites before he struck them. The Judge of Israel Deborah places General Barak to defend the Israelites from King Jabin of Hazor and his chariots. Jabin … Read More
Battle of EHUD AGAINST the MOABITES | Judges 3; Ehud slays King Eglon; Israel against Moabites Ammonites and Amalekites
Bible Battle #18 – C. 1344 BC Ehud slayed King Eglon during the early wars of the Judges. Ehud delivered the people from Moabite oppression by first killing King Eglon and then defeating the Moabites Ammonites and Amalekites in battle. The conflict came because of sin, as the Israelites had mixed, again, with the pagan and their gods. ANCIENT HISTORY before … Read More
Campaigns for Occupation of Canaan | Judges 1-2; Occupation of the Promised Land; 12 Tribes lands; disobedience; Death of Joshua
Bible Battle #16 – C. 1404 BC The Book of Judges begins its narrative making it evident that the occupation of Canaan is still not complete. Initially, the fight was a straightforward success for the Hebrews and an excellent start to a challenging era up ahead. The beginning of the period of the Judges proper (Othaniel being the first Judge) … Read More
BATTLE of AI | Joshua 8; Achan’s sin; Stealing the plunder; Tithing
Bible Battle #12 – C. 1406 BC The Battle of Ai was a victory that began in defeat; the taking of the Promised land was put in jeopardy because of Achan’s sin in disobeying God. Following the Battle of Jericho, Joshua attacked the Ai fortress. He misjudged its defences and its defenders, resulting in a defeat, at first. Joshua did not … Read More
BATTLE of JERICHO | Joshua 6; Angel of the Lord; Walls of Jericho; Rahab helps spies; Invasion of Canaan
Bible Battle #11 – C. 1406 BC Did you know that Jesus, king of peace, was directly involved in the planning of the most famous battle in Bible history: The Battle of Jericho? Did you know that: (a) Jesus, king of peace, is interested in war?! (b) Jesus was directly involved in the planning of the most famous battle in Bible history: … Read More
Preparation for Total War | Deuteronomy 20; Invasion of Canaan; Israel’s enemies; Israel’s ancient borders
Bible History – C. 1407-06 BC GOD’S WAR MANUAL Sun Tsu’s The Art of War is a wonderful work on the basic principles of successful strategy in war. It is a strong work which many professions even outside the military, such as business executives, learn from. Nevertheless it is still based on the “Babylonian system”, which is man’s way of doing things. Deuteronomy … Read More
Preparation for the New Life in the Promised Land | Deuteronomy; Invasion of Canaan; Blessings and Curses
Bible History – C. 1407-06 BC As the Israelites prepare to cross the Jordan they are also preparing for their new life in the Promised Land, Canaan. At this point we’ll take you through God’s provisions for his people in preparing for the military enterprise ahead as well as civil life. The CHOSEN PEOPLE The concept of God choosing the Hebrews is often … Read More
Occupation of GILEAD | Numbers 32; Vengeance on Midianites and Moabites; Preparing Invasion of Canaan
Bible Battle #10 – C. 1407 BC ANCIENT HISTORY before the Occupation of Gilead By this point in the campaign the Hebrew fighting force had advance far north to what today is Syria. They most likely had some advanced units securing that frontier but there were still some remnant Amorite populations behind the lines, to the south. The tribes of Reuben and Gad had much … Read More
Destruction of MIDIAN | Numbers 31; Balaam’s donkey; Vengeance on the Midianites and Moabites
Bible Battle #9 – C. 1407 BC ANCIENT HISTORY before the Destruction of Midian The events leading up to the war on Midian (Numbers 22-30) are actually complex and take up quite a narrative in Scripture. Bible Prophecy – BALAAM’S DONKEY After the campaign east of the Jordan King Balak’s kingdom was the last obstacle before the Promised Land. They were terrorized by the Hebrews due to their … Read More
Defeat at Hormah – Defeat by Amalekites – Wilderness
Bible Battle #5 History – C. 1445 BC The Hebrews failed in their attempt to go into the Promised Land without God’s permission and were beaten back at a place which would, in future, be named Hormah. ANCIENT HISTORY before the Defeat at Hormah After Mount Sinai, things turned for the worse. As so often is the case, after the ecstasy of accomplishing a great … Read More
Civilization in the Wilderness – First Census – Army of God – Canaan
Bible History – C. 1446 BC ORGANIZING PRINCIPLES of the NATION and ARMY It may have been in the hidden valleys of Mt. Hor (Gebel Harun) that the Hebrews may have assembled and trained he army that would be the conquering instrument that Joshua would use to invade Canaan. The Book of Numbers is one of the easier books in the Bible to … Read More
Battle of REPHIDIM – Defeat of the Amalekites – Moses on the hill
Bible Battle #4 – C. 1446 BC After the Hebrews crossed the Red Sea their goal was to reach Mount Sinai. Their camp was attacked by nomadic Amalekites who saw them as trespassers but were defeated. ANCIENT HISTORY before the Battle of Rephidim As the people journeyed through the wilderness they began complaining about their thirst. Moses was directed by God to strike a … Read More