Ehud & Shamgar are the next two judges in the history of Israel. God raised them both up because the people FINALLY cried out to Him for relief. Joshua is dead. Eleazar has died. All the elders who had wandered with Israel in the wilderness have died. Even Caleb is dead. Othniel, Caleb’s younger brother […]
There was still much to do after Joshua died for the continuing conquest of the Promised Land. Joshua was not there to lead them. They turned to the Lord now. While Joshua and the original elders lived, the people followed the Lord. This included asking His direction for their next campaign. For this campaign, they […]
We will see two addresses Joshua leaves Israel with. His final words challenge them to remain true to the Lord. If not, then the curses will come rolling in. We are not told how long it has been since Joshua finished dividing up the land, and this first address. And we are not told where […]
Israel has conquered 33 kings so far. It is time that the land is divided up. Two and a half tribes already have their allotment. Nine and a half to go. Not all of the Promised Land has been conquered. God told Moses that He would remove the people in stages. Otherwise the land would […]
Joshua has been told to take the land. Israel isn’t the original aggressor, but there are more battles lying in wait for them. God fights for them in each one. I’m going to admit right now that this is NOT my favorite part of the story. I HATE war! I especially HATE reading about how […]