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There is no widespread permission or command to kill pagans. The conquering of the Canaanite nations (Deuteronomy ch.7) was to take place within specific borders and a specific historical time-window and not to be an ongoing thing. Tradition tells us that Joshua sent advance notice to the Canaanites, so that they might survive through accepting the prohibition against idolatry, or by leaving the land (Maimonides, Laws of Melachim ch.6). Moreover, the Israelites were hesitant in carrying out the command to conquer, and allowed the Canaanites to continue their possession of many areas within the Holy Land (Judges ch.1-2).
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Why did God tell the Israelites to kill when God says Do not murder?
A distinction is made between killing for selfish reasons and killing for patriotic or theological reasons, although that distinction is merely implied, rather than stated in the bible. The commandment "Thou shalt not kill" is really intended to mean "Thou shalt not kill on your own initiative, only kill the people I tell you to kill".Answer:This is where we get into the spirit of the command: Do not murder. The whole of the Ten Commandments focuses on relationships, between God and man. God gave the Israelites these laws because He wanted them to love both God and each other. God knew that if the unGodly nations are not removed, they would influence the Israelites and draw them to wickedness. So because God loved the Israelites, the wicked nations had to be destroyed.
What distance did the Israelites walk in the wilderness?
The bible does not tell us the distance covered, but it could be five hundred kilometers to Jordan from Suez.
Why did muhammad tell everyone to get out of mecca?
He did not tell "everyone" to leave Mecca, but only non-Muslims. He gave this instruction because he wanted Mecca to be a totally Muslim state. He allowed the pagans four months to leave. After that, he instructed his followers to kill any pagans whom they might find still in Mecca.
Whose story does the Bible tell?
1) That of mankind up to and following the Flood. 2) That of Abraham and his Israelite descendants. Others are mentioned in the context of their dealings with the Israelites.
Which books of the Old Testament tell how God cared for His people?
The theme throughout the Hebrew Bible is that of the relationship between God and the Israelites, from Genesis through the last of the Hebrew prophets. Even passages that harshly scold the Israelites, or foretell punishments, are part of the theme of God's care for the Israelites, for the reason given in Amos 3:2.
What did god tell Moses to say to Pharaoh?
God instructed Moses to go to Pharaoh and demand the release of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. He was to tell Pharaoh, "Let my people go, so that they may worship me in the wilderness."
Why would God tell the Israelites to kill the people in the land of Canaan so they could take possession of their promise land when that is just killing to steal?
for answer see related question; http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_did_the_Hebrew_God_commanded_his_chosen_people_to_destroy_men_simply_for_the_crime_of_defending_their_native_land_Canaan
Can you explain about recovery from the Bible?
can you tell me about recovery from the bible
Where does it say in the Bible to not worry about those who are for Christ rather worry about those that are not for him?
I cannot tell you the exact scipture reading, but think about this; Jesus once said when a strict religious group was angry that he was spending his time with pagans and prostitutes, Jesus said "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick."
How did Orpah die in the Bible?
Orpah's death is not recorded in the Bible. The last mention of Orpah is when she decides to return to her homeland after her husband's death, while Ruth chooses to stay with Naomi.
How did Ruth of the Bible look?
The bible does not tell us how she looked.
How did Lot in the Bible die and how old was he?
The Bible does not say.
