Still living in Canaan as a foreigner
Joseph and his brothers: Genesis 37–50 If you’re keeping track of how long Abraham and his descendants lived as foreigners in Canaan, …
Tag Archives: Canaan
How many wives did Esau have?
Esau’s descendents: Genesis 36 and parts of Chronicles There are several accounts of Esau’s choice of wives. One has him taking three wives …
Taking (most of) the land
Cities of refuge; cities for the Levites: Joshua 20–21; 1 Chronicles 6:54-81 Eventually, the Israelites had taken over all the …
Dividing the land on a promise
Dividing up the land: Joshua 12–15 Although age had no limits for Caleb, at least for a while, Joshua eventually …
The brutal invasion of Canaan
Israel makes a treaty, defeats attacking armies, occupies the land: Joshua 9–11 It was a long and brutal campaign. The defending …
A river crossing induces fear
Crossing the Jordan; Joshua meets the Lord: Joshua 3–5 The Israelites had just crossed the Jordan River as their parents’ generation had …
The land by grace, not by works
Reminders of God’s provision and the Israelites’ constant rebellion in the wilderness: Deuteronomy 8–9 Consider it a warning: the Israelites …
Trading wealth for destiny
Gad, Reuben and Manasseh stay, recounting the Israelite’s travels: Numbers 32–33 It’s hard not to see a parallel with Lot’s choice of …
The politics of fear wins over faith
Exploring Canaan: Numbers 13–15 The 12 scouts came back from Canaan with a two-part report. One was positive, showing that …
God’s plan A for taking back Canaan?
More promises and Moses goes up the mountain: Exodus 23–24 The first time God told the Israelites to invade Canaan, …
Waiting for Isaac
Promises from God to Abraham: Genesis 15–17 Hearing a promise and accepting it on the spot is one thing; waiting …
Caleb still faithful and fighting at 85
Dividing up the land: Joshua 12–15 Age has no limits. Caleb was 40 years old when Moses first promised him land. …
Holiness and (legal) justice
Call for justice, guidelines for kings, wars and prophets: Deuteronomy 16:18–20:19 God’s call to the Israelites to be holy was …
A rebellious bunch
Reminders of God’s provision and the Israelites’ constant rebellion in the wilderness: Deuteronomy 8–9 God did not provide for the …
Turning 11 days into 38 years
Moses’ first address to Israel recounts their journey: Deuteronomy 1–4 Deuteronomy 1:2-3 Normally it takes only eleven days to travel …
Boundaries are serious business
Setting boundaries and cities for the Israelites: Numbers 34–36 God was strict in His instructions about what land would belong …
