He will hand their kings over to you, and you will wipe out their names from under heaven. No one will be able to stand against you; you will annihilate them. He will hand their kings over to youThis phrase emphasizes God's sovereignty and His role in delivering victory to the Israelites. The handing over of kings signifies a complete transfer of power and authority, which is a recurring theme in the conquest narratives of the Old Testament. This divine intervention is reminiscent of God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 15:18-21, where He assures the land to his descendants. The kings represent the leadership and strength of the Canaanite nations, and their defeat symbolizes the dismantling of opposition to God's plan. Historically, the defeat of kings was a significant event, as it often led to the collapse of entire cities or regions. and you will wipe out their names from under heaven
The phrase "wipe out their names" indicates a total obliteration of memory and legacy, which was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern warfare. This was not merely a physical destruction but also a cultural and historical erasure, ensuring that the defeated nations would not rise again. This concept is echoed in Psalm 9:5-6, where God is praised for rebuking nations and blotting out their names forever. Theologically, this reflects the judgment of God against idolatry and sin, as the Canaanite nations were known for practices that were abominable to the Lord. No one will be able to stand against you
This assurance of victory is a promise of divine protection and empowerment. It echoes the earlier assurances given to Joshua in Joshua 1:5, where God promises that no man will be able to stand before him all the days of his life. This phrase underscores the theme of God's faithfulness to His covenant people, providing them with the strength and courage needed to fulfill His commands. It also serves as a reminder of the spiritual battles believers face, where reliance on God's power is essential for overcoming opposition. you will annihilate them
The term "annihilate" conveys the completeness of the destruction that the Israelites were to bring upon the Canaanite nations. This was part of the divine mandate to purify the land from idolatry and moral corruption, as seen in Deuteronomy 20:16-18. Theologically, this can be seen as a type of final judgment, prefiguring the ultimate defeat of evil. It also points to the seriousness with which God views sin and the lengths to which He will go to establish His holiness among His people. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who are being prepared to enter the Promised Land. 2. Canaanite KingsThe rulers of the nations inhabiting the Promised Land, who are to be defeated by the Israelites. 3. Promised LandThe land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 4. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, delivering God's commands and promises to the people. 5. God (Yahweh)The sovereign Lord who promises victory and deliverance to His people. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in VictoryRecognize that ultimate victory comes from God, not human strength or strategy. Faith in God's PromisesTrust in the promises of God, even when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. Spiritual WarfareUnderstand that the battles we face are not just physical but spiritual, requiring reliance on God's power. Eradicating SinJust as the Israelites were to remove the Canaanites, we are called to remove sin from our lives completely. God's FaithfulnessReflect on God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, encouraging us to remain faithful in our walk with Him. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding God's sovereignty in delivering the Canaanite kings into the Israelites' hands impact your view of challenges you face today? 2. In what ways can you apply the principle of eradicating sin from your life, as the Israelites were commanded to do with the Canaanites? 3. How does the promise of victory in Deuteronomy 7:24 encourage you in your spiritual battles, and what New Testament scriptures reinforce this promise? 4. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's faithfulness in fulfilling a promise. How does this strengthen your faith in His future promises? 5. How can the assurance that "no man will be able to stand against you" inspire confidence in your daily walk with God, and how does this relate to the armor of God described in Ephesians 6? Connections to Other Scriptures Joshua 1:5This verse echoes the promise that no one will be able to stand against the Israelites, as God assures Joshua of His presence and support. Exodus 23:31God promises to deliver the inhabitants of the land into the hands of the Israelites, emphasizing His role in their victories. Psalm 44:5-7The psalmist acknowledges that victories come not by their own strength but through God's power and favor. Romans 8:31Paul speaks of God being for us, which aligns with the assurance of victory given to the Israelites. Ephesians 6:10-18The spiritual battle and the armor of God, reminding believers that their strength and victory come from the Lord. People Amorites, Canaanites, Egyptians, Girgashite, Girgashites, Hittites, Hivite, Hivites, Jebusites, Moses, Perizzites, Perrizites, PharaohPlaces Beth-baal-peor, EgyptTopics Able, Complete, Deliver, Destroy, Destroyed, Destruction, Existence, Hands, Hast, Heaven, Heavens, Kings, Names, Perish, Presence, Sky, Stand, Station, Till, WipeDictionary of Bible Themes Deuteronomy 7:24 1335 blessing
5043 names, significance Deuteronomy 7:17-24 5354 invasions Library God's Faithfulness
'Know therefore that the Lord thy God, He is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love Him.'--DEUT. vii. 9. 'Faithful,' like most Hebrew words, has a picture in it. It means something that can be (1) leant on, or (2) builded on. This leads to a double signification--(1) trustworthy, and that because (2) rigidly observant of obligations. So the word applies to a steward, a friend, or a witness. Its most wonderful and sublime application is to God. It presents to …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureMatch-Making.
SECTION I. THE RELATION OF PARENTS TO THE MARRIAGE CHOICE OF THEIR CHILDREN. "Youth longeth for a kindred spirit, and yet yearneth for a heart that can commune with his own; Take heed that what charmeth thee is real, nor springeth of thine own imagination; And suffer not trifles to win thy love; for a wife is thine unto death!" One of the most affecting scenes of home-life is that of the bridal hour! Though in one sense it is a scene of joy and festivity; yet in another, it is one of deep sadness. …
Samuel Philips—The Christian Home The First Covenant
"Now therefore, if ye will obey My voice, and keep My covenant, ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto Me."--EX. xix. 5. "He declared unto you His covenant, which He commanded you to perform, even ten commandments."--DEUT. iv. 13.i "If ye keep these judgments, the Lord thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant,"--DEUT. vii. 12. "I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, not according to the covenant which I made with their fathers, which My covenant they brake."--JER. xxxi. 31, 32. WE have …
Andrew Murray—The Two Covenants That the Employing Of, and Associating with the Malignant Party, According as is Contained in the Public Resolutions, is Sinful and Unlawful.
That The Employing Of, And Associating With The Malignant Party, According As Is Contained In The Public Resolutions, Is Sinful And Unlawful. If there be in the land a malignant party of power and policy, and the exceptions contained in the Act of Levy do comprehend but few of that party, then there need be no more difficulty to prove, that the present public resolutions and proceedings do import an association and conjunction with a malignant party, than to gather a conclusion from clear premises. …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning The Sovereignty of God in Reprobation
"Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God" (Rom. 11:22). In the last chapter when treating of the Sovereignty of God the Father in Salvation, we examined seven passages which represent Him as making a choice from among the children of men, and predestinating certain ones to be conformed to the image of His Son. The thoughtful reader will naturally ask, And what of those who were not "ordained to eternal life?" The answer which is usually returned to this question, even by those who profess …
Arthur W. Pink—The Sovereignty of God Why all Things Work for Good
1. The grand reason why all things work for good, is the near and dear interest which God has in His people. The Lord has made a covenant with them. "They shall be my people, and I will be their God" (Jer. xxxii. 38). By virtue of this compact, all things do, and must work, for good to them. "I am God, even thy God" (Psalm l. 7). This word, Thy God,' is the sweetest word in the Bible, it implies the best relations; and it is impossible there should be these relations between God and His people, and …
Thomas Watson—A Divine Cordial John's Introduction.
^D John I. 1-18. ^d 1 In the beginning was the Word [a title for Jesus peculiar to the apostle John], and the Word was with God [not going before nor coming after God, but with Him at the beginning], and the Word was God. [Not more, not less.] 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him [the New Testament often speaks of Christ as the Creator--see ver. 10; I. Cor. viii. 6; Col. i. 13, 17; Heb. i. 2]; and without him was not anything made that hath been made. [This …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel The Holiness of God
The next attribute is God's holiness. Exod 15:51. Glorious in holiness.' Holiness is the most sparkling jewel of his crown; it is the name by which God is known. Psa 111:1. Holy and reverend is his name.' He is the holy One.' Job 6:60. Seraphims cry, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts, the whole earth is full of his glory.' Isa 6:6. His power makes him mighty, his holiness makes him glorious. God's holiness consists in his perfect love of righteousness, and abhorrence of evil. Of purer eyes than …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity The Covenant of Grace
Q-20: DID GOD LEAVE ALL MANKIND TO PERISH 1N THE ESTATE OF SIN AND MISERY? A: No! He entered into a covenant of grace to deliver the elect out of that state, and to bring them into a state of grace by a Redeemer. 'I will make an everlasting covenant with you.' Isa 55:5. Man being by his fall plunged into a labyrinth of misery, and having no way left to recover himself, God was pleased to enter into a new covenant with him, and to restore him to life by a Redeemer. The great proposition I shall go …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity Deuteronomy
Owing to the comparatively loose nature of the connection between consecutive passages in the legislative section, it is difficult to present an adequate summary of the book of Deuteronomy. In the first section, i.-iv. 40, Moses, after reviewing the recent history of the people, and showing how it reveals Jehovah's love for Israel, earnestly urges upon them the duty of keeping His laws, reminding them of His spirituality and absoluteness. Then follows the appointment, iv. 41-43--here irrelevant (cf. …
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