The son of Gideon was Abimelech. He wanted to be the central ruler over the tribes (of Manasseh) instead of all seventy of his brothers…
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The children of Israel wanted Gideon to rule, but he told them the LORD would rule them. Only if he would have kept it there.…
Leave a CommentContinued the story, Gideon wasn’t fond of the message from the angel. He was in the midst of cruel captivity to the Midianites and was…
Leave a CommentBarak may have delivered the people in battle, but two women were the true catalyst to overthrowing Canaan at this time. These women made it…
Leave a CommentHe (king Eglon of Moab) was able to take Jericho and rule Israel for eighteen years. During this time Israel was subject to pay very…
Leave a CommentHowever, from time to time, the God of Israel would raise up a judge or judges who would deliver the Israelites out of their oppressor’s…
Leave a CommentThere still were Canaanite peoples who lived in the valleys and they had iron chariots. Judah was unable to drive them out and capture their…
Leave a CommentAs stated in the previous (history of Israel) post, the children of Judah were unable to fully drive out the Jebusites, who dwelt among them.…
Leave a CommentIt is very comforting to know the LORD will fight our battles as HE fought for the children of Israel. The LORD commanded Joshua not…
Leave a CommentThe more shocking news to this king was that the Gibeonites had double-crossed him and signed a peace treaty with the general and leader of…
Leave a CommentWithout taking counsel from the LORD, Joshua made a peace treaty with them (the Gibeonites) and vowed not to kill them or their people. Israel…
Leave a CommentIsrael Deceived into a Peace Treaty. Joshua read the words of the covenant that Moses wrote, to everyone, to the women, children, strangers, small, and…
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