Israel's Enemies

[iarwain]

One bit of scripture that nonbelievers or atheists like to point out is when God tells Joshua to kill all the Cananites, man, woman, and child - they say this is God promoting genocide and evil. As if God is subject to judgement by humans. Reportedly Joshua did not fully fill out this command, and left some alive.

I have always wondered that if they had done as commanded, and truly wiped out everyone living in Canaan at the time, maybe we wouldn't be having the dispute over Israel's land today? Maybe there wouldn't be Palestinian refugees and such, or Israel's constant wars? I have discussed this with someone before but they said the people today are not the descendants of the Canaanites then, so I guess my theory would be wrong. Does anyone else have any knowledge or thoughts on the subject?

 

[Clare73]

One bit of scripture that nonbelievers or atheists like to point out is when God tells Joshua to kill all the Cananites, man, woman, and child - they say this is God promoting genocide and evil. As if God is subject to judgement by humans. Reportedly Joshua did not fully fill out this command, and left some alive.

I have always wondered that if they had done as commanded, and truly wiped out everyone living in Canaan at the time, maybe we wouldn't be having the dispute over Israel's land today? Maybe there wouldn't be Palestinian refugees and such, or Israel's constant wars? I have discussed this with someone before but they said the people today are not the descendants of the Canaanites then, so I guess my theory would be wrong. Does anyone else have any knowledge or thoughts on the subject?

In light of their enemies' atrocities against children and women, one can see why.

 

[SavedByGrace3]

One bit of scripture that nonbelievers or atheists like to point out is when God tells Joshua to kill all the Cananites, man, woman, and child - they say this is God promoting genocide and evil. As if God is subject to judgement by humans. Reportedly Joshua did not fully fill out this command, and left some alive.

I have always wondered that if they had done as commanded, and truly wiped out everyone living in Canaan at the time, maybe we wouldn't be having the dispute over Israel's land today? Maybe there wouldn't be Palestinian refugees and such, or Israel's constant wars? I have discussed this with someone before but they said the people today are not the descendants of the Canaanites then, so I guess my theory would be wrong. Does anyone else have any knowledge or thoughts on the subject?

That is the "thorn in your side" principle: to this day.

 

[mindlight]

One bit of scripture that nonbelievers or atheists like to point out is when God tells Joshua to kill all the Cananites, man, woman, and child - they say this is God promoting genocide and evil. As if God is subject to judgement by humans. Reportedly Joshua did not fully fill out this command, and left some alive.

I have always wondered that if they had done as commanded, and truly wiped out everyone living in Canaan at the time, maybe we wouldn't be having the dispute over Israel's land today? Maybe there wouldn't be Palestinian refugees and such, or Israel's constant wars? I have discussed this with someone before but they said the people today are not the descendants of the Canaanites then, so I guess my theory would be wrong. Does anyone else have any knowledge or thoughts on the subject?

Ishmael and the Arabs would still have ended up being a factor.

 

[Wings like Eagles]

One bit of scripture that nonbelievers or atheists like to point out is when God tells Joshua to kill all the Cananites, man, woman, and child - they say this is God promoting genocide and evil. As if God is subject to judgement by humans. Reportedly Joshua did not fully fill out this command, and left some alive.

I have always wondered that if they had done as commanded, and truly wiped out everyone living in Canaan at the time, maybe we wouldn't be having the dispute over Israel's land today? Maybe there wouldn't be Palestinian refugees and such, or Israel's constant wars? I have discussed this with someone before but they said the people today are not the descendants of the Canaanites then, so I guess my theory would be wrong. Does anyone else have any knowledge or thoughts on the subject?

Depending on ones view of Genesis 6 and other scripture, some would say Gods orders were to eliminate the Nephilim.

 

[iarwain]

Depending on ones view of Genesis 6 and other scripture, some would say Gods orders were to eliminate the Nephilim.

Never heard that one before.
How did they survive the Flood?

 

[Wings like Eagles]

Never heard that one before.
How did they survive the Flood?

Giants in the Bible - Where Does Scripture Mention Them?

What are the references to Giants in the Bible? Whether an implication to the size or character of a man, there are numerous mentions of Giants in the Bible. Let's take a look at some Scripture passages that mentions them.

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[SavedByGrace3]

Never heard that one before.
How did they survive the Flood?

There is the suggestion that the genes of the giants may have passed through via the wives of the three sons.

 

[BPPLEE]

Never heard that one before.
How did they survive the Flood?

Gen 6:4 - There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that,when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.

“And also after that “
It happened again after the flood

Jude 6 may have been the solution to this problem

“And angels who did not keep their own domain, but abandoned their proper abode, He has kept in eternal bonds under darkness for the judgment of the great day,”