Ep.84 The Southern Campaign

Prompted by the Gibeonites' plea, Joshua and his forces swiftly march overnight to aid them against the attacking Amorites. Joshua's prayer led to divine intervention, causing confusion among the Amorites, who had aid from hailstones. The five Amorite kings sought refuge in a cave but were captured and publicly executed by Joshua, their bodies sealed in the cave with stones. This victory initiated a series of campaigns where the Israelites conquered numerous cities in southern Canaan, subduing the region from Kadesh-Barnea to Gaza. Despite scholarly debates on archaeological evidence, the narrative emphasizes the strategic and divine elements of Joshua's military campaigns as detailed in ancient texts.   We'd love to hear your thoughts! Please rate and review our podcast.   Joshua's conquests, Ancient Canaan, Southern Campaign, Gibeonites, Divine intervention, Amorite kings, Military campaigns, Conquest of cities, & Archaeological evidence Please support our show by visiting our Patreon Page at https://patreon.com/TheHistoryoftheBible. To provide feedback on "The History of the Bible," please click this link: https://forms.gle/AtzUReJ8gLuFYPaP8. Share how this podcast has impacted you or someone you know by clicking here: https://forms.gle/jr4EdGsqCaFk4qZm8. If you believe any information was presented incorrectly, please let us know via this link: https://forms.gle/PiMMkPnJFaa4j5p37. Our show is edited and produced by Nikao Productions. Discover more shows by Nikao Productions on your preferred podcast platform. Follow Nikao Productions on Instagram: @Nikaoproductions.