Bible Battle #8 – C. 1407 BC ANCIENT HISTORY before the Battle of Edrei After consolidating their position to the south of the Ammonite frontier and moping up opposition there, Israel regrouped and prepared to continue their advance. Spies were sent to Jazer and the area was cleared of Amorites. It is a sound strategy that Joshua would not want to leave a threat behind him when … Read More
Battle of JAHAZ – Defeat of the Amorites – King Sihon
Bible Battle #7 – C. 1407 BC Israel defeated a mighty enemy that seemed indestructible. This added to the new nation’s growing fierce reputation that began spreading into Canaan even before they crossed the Jordan. Most of Deuteronomy is made up of addresses that Moses makes to the people before their invasion to capture the Promised Land. ANCIENT HISTORY before the Battle of Jahaz The first Kingdom of Babylon … Read More
Victory at HORMAH – Arad destroyed – Promised Land – Bronze Snake
Bible Battle #6 – C. 1407 BC This second battle of Hormah is mostly unrelated with the first given the time that had elapsed in the wilderness – 40 years. It was fought with different people for a different reason. Nevertheless it is a vindication of the first defeat. ANCIENT HISTORY before the Victory at Hormah 1407 BC is a very busy period for war, … Read More