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Moses never made it to the Promised Land.
The Israelites, following their forty years punishment of "wandering in the wilderness" until its faithless elder generation died off, invaded Canaan as a conquering army as far as the people living in Canaan were concerned. They were guided by Joshua... a charismatic man of God, whose leadership kept the tribes focused on the Lord and His Commands to settle in the land of indigenous pagan nations .
The Lord gave the Israelites victory over their enemies, essentially driving them out before them, and the land became theirs to settle.
But, the Israelites were human, like everyone else... the only thing separating them from the other nations was God's agreement (covenant) with them, His guiding laws and His personal rule over them, working miracle after miracle in clearing their path before them.
It wasn't a matter of liking or disliking Canaan. They were weary wandering tribes, following the commands of God and their leader, seeking the permanent residence they were promised. They longed for the ordeal to be over and to settle into their own homes.
And when Joshua became old, he warned the Israelites: "...ye have seen all that the Lord your God hath done unto all these nations because of you; for the Lord your God is He that hath fought for you.
"Behold, I have divided unto you by lot these nations that remain, to be an inheritance for your tribes... and the Lord your God, He shall expel them from before you, and drive them from out of your sight; and ye shall possess their land, as the Lord your God hath promised unto you.
"Be ye therefore very courageous to KEEP AND TO DO ALL THAT IS WRITTEN IN THE BOOK OF THE LAW OF MOSES, THAT YE TURN NOT ASIDE THEREFROM TO THE RIGHT HAND OR TO THE LEFT; that ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them: but CLEAVE UNTO THE LORD YOUR GOD, as ye have done unto this day.
"For the Lord hath driven out from before you great nations and strong: but as for you, no man hath been able to stand before you unto this day." (Joshua 23:3-9)
So, the Israelites, with the immediate encouragement of their dying leaders, took heart, began to settle in, trusting in the Lord their God... and endeavored to "keep and do all that is written in the book of the Law of Moses."
They "liked" it for a time... until the passing human emotion wore off... and the day-to-day routine of life set in... and they began to look to the nations around them. Different tribes began to go their own ways... experiment with the gods of the other nations. Something they had been warned against:
"...I sent the hornet before you, which drave them out from before you, even the two kings of the Amorites; but not with thy sword, nor with thy bow. And I have given you a land for which you did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them... Now therefore FEAR THE LORD, and SERVE HIM IN SINCERITY AND IN TRUTH: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord.
"And IF IT SEEM EVIL UNTO YOU TO SERVE THE LORD, CHOOSE YOU THIS DAY WHOM YE WILL SERVE; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE, WE WILL SERVE THE LORD." (Joshua 24:12-15)
Joshua's last words to the people was like a "pep-talk." It was encouraging... and the people took heart by it and said:
"...God forbid that we should forsake the Lord, to serve other gods... for He is our God." (verses 16-18)
"And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the Lord: for He is an Holy God; He is a jealous God; He will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins. If ye forsake the Lord, and serve strange gods, then He will turn and do you hurt, and consume you, after He hath done you good. And the people said unto Joshua, Nay; but we will serve the Lord.
"And Joshua said unto the people, Ye are witnesses against yourselves that ye have chosen you the Lord, to serve Him. And they said, We are witnesses." (verses 19-22)
For a time, the Israelites "liked" living in Canaan... until Joshua died... and the "pep-talk" wore off. And they began experimenting with other gods... forsaking God and separating themselves from His protection.
The Israelites then entered into what's called the "Judges" era... which was perhaps the bloodiest chapter in Israel's existence. The wickedness of different tribes at different times put them into dire circumstances that required, following instances of repentance and cries to God, the raising up of a "judge" who bailed them out of their peril -- time and time again.
It's doubtful that the Israelites "liked" living in Canaan in those days.
It's a lesson for all nations. Do the French "like" living in France? Do Americans "like" living in America?
People are people the world over... Israelite or not. Troubles come upon us.
Sometimes we bring them upon ourselves.
When the times were good... the Israelites "liked" living where they lived. When the times were bad... they didn't.
Joshua informed the people what it took to be happy and blessed... and they held the key in their own hands as to whether or not they would "like" their new home.
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What was the cycle that israel went into once they were in the promised land?
when you read the books of Moses you see the Israelites began to conquer the land of Canaan with Joshua leading them after Moses dies. The Israelites where commanded by GOD to kill all the inhabitants of Canaan but the Israelites did not do what GOD commanded them as staet in Judges 2:1-5.So GOD told them that the heathens in Canaan would be a thorn in there side.After Joshua dies the Israelites set up Judges which where kinda like governors. Israel then began to worship the gods of the heathen that where in Canaan.GOD being mad with Israel puts them in slavery under a wicked king in Mesopotamia, and the moabites. Then God sends them a person to save them out of slavery. this process of repenting and worshiping other gods goes on until Israel set up their first second king "King David".
What was the exodus in judaism?
After prosper Judaism was formed however, the pharaoh of Egypt didn't like how many Israelites were living in Egypt with fear of them rebelling and taking control and the Israelites were enslaved by Egypt. After asking the pharaoh to release his people and the pharaoh saying no bad fortune was given and later the Israelites were freed a man named Moses was responsible he then lead Israelites back to their land of Canaan taking many, many years in what is now known as the Exodus
What is the name of the bread like food that appeared to Moses and the Israelites in the desert during the exodus?
Manna and water were provided to the Israelites in the wilderness. Manna was not like any other food.
What kind of homeland did the Israelites created?
The homeland the Israelites created in Canaan was like for growing crops, It offered a rainy season..so its know as "Land of Mile and Honey"
What giant did Moses kill?
When Israel first approached Canaan, Moses sent 12 men to spy out the land. The Canaanites were a tribe or people that dwelt in the territory east of the Dead Sea. They are described as being great, numerous, and tall "like the Anakim" (Deut. 2:10). This comparison with the sons of Anak indicates that the Emim were giantlike in stature and fierce. In Joshua's rapid sweep through Canaan, he gained victories over the Anakim (Joshua 14:12-15). Jewish answer The Israelites defeated Sichon and Og (Numbers ch.21); and tradition states that both of them were huge men and that it was Moses himself who killed Og (Talmud, Berakhot 54b).
Men and women sent by god to defend the israelites?
In the Bible, men like Moses, Joshua, and David were sent by God to defend the Israelites. Women like Deborah and Esther also played important roles in defending the Israelites through their leadership and bravery. These figures are considered great heroes in the history of the Israelites.
Why were the people in Canaan not farmers like they were in Mesopotamia and Egypt?
Wrong. Both the Canaanites and the Israelites were farmers. Not the entire population, but enough of them to keep the arable areas cultivated.
Who were leaders of Israel chosen by God?
In the Old Testament, leaders of Israel chosen by God included Moses, who led the Israelites out of Egypt, and Joshua, who succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land. Later on, there were judges like Samuel and prophets like Samuel or David who were chosen by God to lead the nation of Israel.
Who is known as the little Moses?
i think its the dog from MEET THE FOCKERS (:
Why did the israelites chose a king?
They wanted a king just like the people living around them.
Why some israelites migrated from Egypt?
According to the Bible, many Hebrews had gone down into Egypt because there was a famine in Canaan and they had no food. Instead of returning home to Canaan, they stayed in Egypt for a long time. The number of Hebrews living in Egypt grew very large. This upset the pharoah who became afraid that the Hebrews would become powerful enough to upset his rule. To prevent this, he made the Hebrews (also called Israelites) into slaves. Treatment of laborors in Egypt was cruel during the time of the Israelites' bondage. In this wall painting from a 15th century B.C. tomb, a farm overseer is thrashing a slave while another slave begs for mercy. According to the book of Exodus, it was treatment like this that caused Moses to kill an Egyptian and run away from Egypt. After more than 400 years of slavery, in the early 1200's B.C., Moses was born. Although an Israelite, Moses was raised in the pharoah's household. This pharoah was probably Ramses II. According to the Torah, God asked Moses to ask the Pharoah to let the Israelites leave Egypt. Pharoah refused. God gave Moses miraculous powers, including the ability to cause outbreaks of disease and destruction called plagues. Each time a plague happened, Pharoah promised to let the Israelites go, but each time he changed his mind. Finally, according to the Torah, a plague came in which the first-born child of all the Egyptians died - even Pharoah's son. After this terrible plague, Pharoah finally let the Israelites leave Egypt. Here's the website for more info! God Bless! http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/ancient_hebrews/pages/exodusfromegypt.htm
Was Moses a warrior?
Moses is not traditionally remembered as a warrior, but rather as a prophet and leader of the Israelites. His story in the Bible focuses on his role in leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and receiving the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai. While Moses displayed courage and strength in his leadership, he is not depicted as a warrior in the same way as figures like Joshua or David.
