Joshua 10:40

Joshua 10:40 -

The extermination of the Canaanites.

The apparent cruelty of the Israelites in the conquest of Canaan arouses moral and religious questions of great interest, especially those which are suggested by the conduct of Joshua, the relation of God to the slaughter of the Canaanites, and the contrast between the earlier and the later religious dispensations.

I. THE CONDUCT OF JOSHUA . This appears cruel and murderous. But note:

II. THE RELATION OF GOD TO THE SLAUGHTER OF THE CANAANITES . Did God really command it? and if so, how can we reconcile this with His character of goodness?

III. THE CONTRAST BETWEEN THE EARLIER AND THE LATER DISPENSATIONS .

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