Difference between revisions of "War and Peace, Victory and Defeat"

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These are notes for an incomplete "Concept" page.

Information is being added as the Bible Pages are added. In the end, everything will be compiled, further information added (as necessary), broken links connected, etc.

• See also: Land Given by God.
• See also: War.

Scripture Pages that Link to Here

Leviticus 26:1-45

One of the blessings from obedience - victory over enemies.

One of the results for continued rebellion - war & disease.

Deuteronomy 11:1-28

If you obey God, you will overpower all your enemies: God will drive them out before you.

Deuteronomy 20:1-20

REGULATIONS FOR WARFARE (not applicable to the nations of Canaan):

1. Don't be afraid of the enemy, because it will actually be God who is fighting for you.
2. This being the case, let anyone who has reason to go home do so! Then organize the rest for the battle.
3. First offer peace to the enemy... if they surrender, they can serve you, pay tribute, etc.
4. If they refuse to surrender, attack and destroy all the males.

In contrast: Those living in Canaan must be TOTALLY destroyed, or they will teach you their abominable ways.

Regarding the way you treat the environment during war: When at war, don't destroy the fruit trees! But you can use the lumber trees, if necessary.

Deuteronomy 28:1-68

Your obedience or disobedience will determine whether you or your enemies are defeated (and all the other consequences related to war).

Psalm 107:1-43

Psa 107:39 Again, they are diminished and bowed down through oppression, trouble, and sorrow. (a reference to God's judgment on a nation)

Isaiah 5:1-30

Judgment and death (or captivity) would be the end for those who had a pleasure-oriented (prodigal) lifestyle. This is the end result; but it all began with a "lack of knowledge" - knowledge of the ways of God. (As used here, "knowledge" implies a willingness to obey what is known.)