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
Foundations of Jewish Life – Second Census – Jewish Calendar – Sacrificial Offerings – Jewish Feasts
Bible History – C. 1407 BC In the study of the battles of the Bible sometimes there is much content in between one engagement and the next. This happens even when relatively short time has elapsed. Between the Bible Battle of Edrei (Numbers 21) and the destruction of Midian (Numbers 31) there isn’t a great elapsing of time. Nevertheless the biblical account during … Read More
Battle of EDREI – King Sihon – King Og – Giants in the Bible
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
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
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
Chronological Discrepancies – Egyptian Archaeology – Rameses II – Hebrews in Egypt
Bible History and Ancient History If you are a scholar of the ancient Middle East or Egypt you may notice that since we began the story of Joseph the dates have certain discrepancies. These, you will see, accompany the subsequent history until the time of King Solomon. We will explain why this is. Egypt has the best historiography available in … Read More
How Nations Began – Table of Nations – Dispersement of Nations
Bible History – C. 2850-2830 BC Before our first battle analysis but I realized I had to mention this most important topic of how the nations began. This is the Table of Nations in Genesis 10. As we are especially focused on a Biblical geo-political analysis, it is vital that we speak of this. Professor William Albright said that Genesis 10 “stands absolutely alone in ancient literature, … Read More