Bible Battle #23 – C. 1108 BC Jephthah was judge over Israel during a period when the people worshiped the pagan gods of the Ammonites and the Philistines. This left them open to attack by their enemies. As a means to vindicate his illegitimate origins, Jephthah demanded that he be made leader as a price to deliver the people from the clutches of … Read More
The BATTLE of MEGIDDO 1102 BC | Thutmose III defeats Canaanites
Ancient Battles in Canaan. The Battle of Megiddo sees the Egyptians, under Pharaoh Thutmose III, loose an excellent opportunity to defeat the Canaanites in one day. Instead, their failure to exploit their advantage results in a protracted siege of Megiddo that would conclude only months later.
EMPIRES FIGHT for the PROMISED LAND | Mitanni; Kassites; Hittites; Egypt
History of Warfare #4 – C. 1150-856 BC Bible Battles take place in a relatively small area of the Levant (which, in itself, is only a tiny part of what we today call the Middle East). Between (and including) the period of the Judges and the emergence of Israel as a kingdom, other empires fought to conquer this fertile territory. Events … Read More
Bible Battles | ABIMELECH AGAINST GAAL | Judges 9; Abimelech 70 brothers; Jotham escapes; revolt in Shechem; Wars of the Judges
Bible Battle #22 – C. 1170 BC Judges 9 is an interlude from the regular flow of the Book of Judges during the full occupation of Canaan by the Israelites. Gideon’s decline to take up kingship created a vacuum exploited by Abimelech who, ambitious and bloodthirsty, led one of the first coup-D’etas depicted in the Bible. His ascension was only possible … Read More
Bible Battles | SPRING of HAROD | Judges 7; Gideon puts out a fleece; Gideon’s 300; defeats the Midianites
Bible Battle #21 – C. 1208 BC Bible Battles. Spring of Harod, Gideon’s victory ended the Midianite Oppression over Israel. Gideon was bold, he asked God for a sign by putting out a fleece. He followed God and took command of a large force but God reduced it to only 300 soldiers. Gidon had faith in God and defeated the Midianites. … Read More
Bible Battles | KISHON RIVER| Judges 4; Deborah and Barak; Sisera; King Jabin of Hazor; tent peg
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
Bible Battles | SHAMGAR SLAYS THE PHILISTINES | Judges 3:31; Shamgar kills six hundred men with an ox goad
Bible Battle #19 – C. 1300 BC Shamgar, son of Anath, was the third Judge of Israel. He delivered Israel from the Philistines by killing six hundred men with an ox goad. Although Scripture only devotes a single verse to this Bible battle, we can learn a surprising sum from it. ANCIENT HISTORY before Shamgar and the Philistines Events in … 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
Battle of OTHNIEL AGAINST the EDOMITES | King Cushan-Rishathaim; Israel in servitude; Judges 3; Bible Battles
Bible Battle #17 – C. 1398 BC When King Cushan-Rishathaim of the Edomites attacked the Israelites, the Army of God did not put up a significant resistance. Consequently, they served the Edomites. While servitude was submissive defeat for the people of God, they were able to escape total destruction. Once the right leader arose from within they struck back. This … Read More
BOOK of JUDGES | Judges 3; Invasion of Canaan; Occupation of the Promised Land; Canaanite Oppression; Tribes of Israel
Bible History – C. 1404-1062 BC From the beginning, we have great leaders of the people such as Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and Joshua. After these role models are gone, Israel has 15 Judges in this historical account. These are caretakers of the people and the closest they have to political leaders. Nevertheless, the nation goes from conquest to compromise to … 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 BEZEK | Judges 1; Adoni-Bezek; Judah and Simeon attack Canaanites and Perizzites; toes cut off
Bible Battle #15 – C. 1404 BC The Battle against Adoni Bezek is a classic example of “do unto others as you’d have them do unto you” (Luke 6:31). The the Tribe of Judah and the tribe of Simeon attacked the Canaanites and the Perizzites King Bezek got the same fate that he had used on his enemies. This Bible … Read More
Allotment of the PROMISED LAND | Joshua 13-24; Conquest of Canaan; 12 Tribes Land Division; Israelite Settlements
Bible History – C. 1404-1399 BC The Allotment of the Promised Land to the Hebrew people has a spiritual, historical and practical purpose. The conquest of Canaan was, for the Israelites one of survivability; they needed a sustainable land to settle as a replacement for the fertile soil of Egypt they had fled from a generation earlier. For God, this … Read More
Battle of WATERS of MEROM | Joshua 11; Northern Kings; King Jabin of Hazor; Canaan North Campaign
Bible Battle #14 – C. 1405 BC Battle of Waters of Merom is a classic case of striking the enemy before he strikes at you. This Bible battle will show you the 5 options you have when your country is invaded. In the Invasion of Canaan’s Northern Campaign, Joshua found himself against a coalition of Northern Kings including King Jabin of … Read More
BATTLE of GIBEON | Joshua 10; the Gibeonites; Five Amorite Kings; Occupation of Canaan
Bible Battle #13 – C. 1406 BC When you commit yourself to something God advised against, He will, nevertheless, instruct you to stand by your word. God functions by words, by promises, by covenants. He takes His word seriously and He wants his children to follow the example. The account of the Battle of Gibeon goes on to describe the whole … Read More