Lesson 8 - Taking More Land

With Jericho and Ai secured, Israel is now ensconced in central Canaan. But there is a new problem. The sin of Achan and Israel’s defeat on its first try demonstrated that their army could be defeated. Instead of the Canaanite nations melting away in fear, they decided to form an alliance and stand together, thinking their overwhelming numbers would give them a chance for victory. The detailed list of those who assembled against Israel is listed for emphasis. What Israel faced would not be easy. The native occupants of the land were not going to go down without a fight.