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1) They believed they were victorious because they were victorious. The question answers itself. And not only they believed it, but the Canaanites recognized it too (Joshua 9:3-10, and 6:27).
2) God promised Israel (Canaan) to the Israelites (Genesis ch.28, Exodus ch.3), and commanded them to take the land (Deuteronomy ch.1 and many other passages). One major reason was because of the Canaanites' egregious wickedness, which included bestiality, incest (Leviticus ch.18), sorcery (Deuteronomy ch.18), temple-prostitution, human sacrifice (ibid.) and idolatry. God predicted that if the Israelites were lax in the fulfillment of the command, they would stray after the Canaanite gods (Numbers 33:55), and that is what later came to pass (Judges ch.1-2). The Israelites did not like to fight, and in fact allowed large segments of the Canaanite population to remain as they were (Judges, ibid).
Note:
1) Israel (Canaan) originally belonged to the Semites (after the Flood) and was gradually seized from them by the Canaanites (Rashi commentary, Genesis 12:6). This was one of the reasons why God gave the land to Abraham and his descendants (Genesis ch.13), since he was a Semite (Genesis ch.11). 2) The Israelites did not simply slaughter the Canaanites. They fought them in proper battle (Joshua ch.10) with miraculous assistance from God (Exodus ch.23).
3) They warned the Canaanites concerning God's command to take Canaan (Jerusalem Talmud, Shevi'it 6:1), and gave them a chance to leave the land (ibid). The Girgashites took the warning seriously and departed to Africa (ibid.), while the Gibeonites made a treaty with the Israelites (Joshua ch.9). The rest of the Canaanites insisted on fighting, and attacked the Israelites with a massive army (Joshua ch.11).
4) Whenever fighting, the Israelites never completely surrounded any town. They offered conditional peace, and then (if peace was rejected) left one area open for escape so that whoever wanted to flee could do so (Maimonides, Mishneh Torah, Laws of kings and war ch.6).
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How are religious wars starterd?
ww1 ww2 the 1st crusade the 2nd crusade all other crusades hebrews vs Egyptians al qaeda Salem witch trials 30 year war Taiping Rebellion Indian wars The Troubles in Ireland Rwanda 1994 Boznia-Herzegovina (and by extension Kosovo) The Ivory Coast civil wars Cyprus East Timor civil war Sri Lankan civil war Current Iraqi civil war Hezbollah vs. Israel Syria vs. Israel Kashmir civil war Chechnya civil war Sudan
Why is Israel so small if the Promised Land is big?
AnswerThe apparent size of the Promised Land differs in various parts of the Bbile. However, if the Promised Land was the land of the Canaanites, then modern Israel is much larger. For example, the Canaanites did not occupy the Negev Desert, from which Exodus says the Israelites travelled on their way to the Promised Land. Nor did the land of the Canaanites include Philistia - the coastal strip and foothills north from the Egyptian border to approximately where Tel Aviv is today.Ancient Israel and Judah actually occupied a quite small area, based on the mountainous hinterland and the Jezreel Valley.
How did religious differences provoke violence and start wars in 16th century?
In the 16th century, religious differences led to violence and wars primarily due to conflicts between Catholics and Protestants. The Protestant Reformation challenged the authority of the Catholic Church, causing tension and persecution of religious minorities. This ultimately resulted in a series of wars, such as the French Wars of Religion and the Thirty Years' War, fueled by religious and political divisions.
What percentage of wars have been caused by religion as opposed to expansionism geopolitical or otherwise?
It is challenging to quantify the exact percentage of wars directly caused by religion versus other factors like expansionism or geopolitics. However, history indicates that various motivations, including religion, have contributed to conflicts throughout the centuries. The underlying causes of wars are often complex and multifaceted, making it difficult to attribute them solely to one factor.
The crusades were holy wars between what two religions?
The Crusades were a series of religious wars fought between Christians and Muslims for control of holy sites in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Why did the israelites believe they were victorious in the wars led by Joshua?
cause it was God's will
Who won the wars between israel and its neighboring states?
Israel. There are some debates as to whether Egypt won in the Arab-Israeli War of 1973 or Hezbollah won in the Lebanon War of 2006, but it is generally accepted that Israel was victorious in nearly every conflict it has fought in.
Which French wars were won by the victorious side?
The French Wars of Religion were won by the Catholic side.
Who had the most won wars in the Arab-Israeli wars?
Israel.
When did war begin in Israel?
There have been numerous wars in Israel and the same territory prior to Israel's establishment.
Who did Egypt lose three wars to?
The answer is Israel.
Why is Israel at war?
Israel has been in wars because the Arab countries refuse to accept Israel as a valid country.
After a series of wars from 1948 to 1974 israel?
This is not a question.
Is Israel in any wars currently?
No. Israel has truces or peace treaties with all of its neighbors for the time-being.
Is Israel winning the Israeli-Arab Conflict?
Israel is a clear victor of ALL of the wars being fought.
Which countries were an effect of the Arab-Israeli Wars?
Israel and Palestine.
After wars in 1948 to 1974 Israel did what?
Continued to survive as a nation.
