In the context of the Bible, the concept of invading is often associated with military campaigns, conquests, and divine judgment. Throughout the Scriptures, invasions are depicted as both acts of divine retribution and as the fulfillment of God's promises to His people. The narratives surrounding invasions provide insight into the sovereignty of God, the consequences of disobedience, and the unfolding of His redemptive plan.

Old Testament Context

1. The Conquest of Canaan: One of the most significant invasions in the Bible is the conquest of Canaan by the Israelites under the leadership of Joshua. This event is seen as the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to give his descendants the land of Canaan. In Joshua 1:2-3 , God commands Joshua, "Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, cross over the Jordan—you and all this people—into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel. I have given you every place where the sole of your foot will tread, just as I promised to Moses."

2. Assyrian and Babylonian Invasions: The invasions by the Assyrians and Babylonians are portrayed as acts of divine judgment against the kingdoms of Israel and Judah for their idolatry and disobedience. In 2 Kings 17:6 , the fall of Samaria and the exile of Israel are described: "In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and deported the Israelites to Assyria." Similarly, the Babylonian invasion and the destruction of Jerusalem are recounted in 2 Kings 25:9-10 : "He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building. And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the commander of the guard broke down the walls around Jerusalem."

3. Divine Protection and Deliverance: Despite the threat of invasions, the Bible also records instances of divine protection and deliverance. In 2 Kings 19:35 , the miraculous defeat of the Assyrian army is described: "And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies!"

New Testament Context

While the New Testament does not focus on military invasions in the same way as the Old Testament, the theme of spiritual invasion is present. The coming of Jesus Christ is seen as an invasion of light into the darkness of the world. In John 1:5 , it is written, "The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."

Theological Implications

1. Sovereignty of God: Invasions in the Bible underscore the sovereignty of God over nations and history. God uses nations as instruments of His will, whether for judgment or blessing.

2. Judgment and Repentance: Invasions often serve as a call to repentance. The prophets frequently warned Israel and Judah of impending invasions as a consequence of their sin, urging them to return to God.

3. Hope and Restoration: Despite the devastation caused by invasions, the Bible consistently points to the hope of restoration. God's promises of restoration and redemption are woven throughout the narratives of judgment.

In summary, the theme of invading in the Bible is multifaceted, encompassing divine judgment, fulfillment of promises, and the ultimate triumph of God's purposes. The biblical accounts of invasions serve as reminders of God's control over history and His unwavering commitment to His covenant people.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Invade.

Pamias. Paneas, the Spring of Jordan.
... Concerning the Danites invading Laish, or Leshem, which being subdued they called
Dan, he speaks thus; "But they, travelling a day's journey through the great ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 67 pamias paneas the.htm

Rondelet, {7} the Huguenot Naturalist {8}
... was a complete museum of Roman antiquities ere Francis I. destroyed it, in order
to fortify the city upon a modern system against the invading armies of ...
/.../kingsley/historical lectures and essays/rondelet 7 the huguenot naturalist.htm

The End of Cambyses.
... Cambyses had succeeded in obtaining full possession of Egypt, he formed, among his
other wild and desperate schemes, the design of invading the territories of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/abbott/darius the great/chapter ii the end of.htm

The Retreat from Scythia.
... Motive for Darius's invasion."The foundation of government."Darius without
justification in invading Scythia."Alarm of the Scythians."Condition of the ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/abbott/darius the great/chapter ix the retreat from.htm

The Cure of Simon's Wife's Mother.
... uproar of hideous globes; faces grinned and mocked at her; her mind ever strove
to recover itself, and was ever borne away in the rush of invading fancies; but ...
/.../macdonald/miracles of our lord/iii the cure of simons.htm

A Song of Deliverance
... raised against the city. There, there was the same purely divine agency
coming in to destroy the invading army. I think, then, that ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/a song of deliverance.htm

The Song of a City, and the Pearl of Peace
... salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks." Into the open country the adversary
easily advances, but walled cities are a check upon the invading foe. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 31 1885/the song of a city.htm

Preface
... Knox summoned the organised brethren, in 1563, to overawe justice, when some men
were to be tried on a charge of invading in arms the chapel of Holyrood. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lang/john knox and the reformation/preface.htm

The Nations of the South-East
... But they had been treated as the Canaanites were treated by the Israelites in later
days; their cities were captured by the invading Ammonites, and they ...
/.../sayce/early israel and the surrounding nations/chapter iii the nations of.htm

The Cruelty of the Sacrifices to the Gods.
... murder of human beings. And now, like plagues invading cities and nations,
they demanded cruel oblations. Thus, Aristomenes the ...
/.../clement/exhortation to the heathen/chapter iii the cruelty of the.htm

Invading (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Invade. Multi-Version
Concordance Invading (2 Occurrences). 2 Chronicles 20:22 When ...
/i/invading.htm - 7k

Siege (63 Occurrences)
... When the allied kings of Israel, Judah, and Edom were invading Moab and had instruction
to "smite every fortified city," the prophet Elisha bade them also ...
/s/siege.htm - 51k

Vale (20 Occurrences)
... Here David repeatedly defeated the invading Philistines (2 Samuel 5:18, 22; 2 Samuel
23:13 1 Chronicles 11:15; 1 Chronicles 14:9). It is located by Josephus ...
/v/vale.htm - 29k

Zair (1 Occurrence)
... Conder suggested ez-Zuweirah, Southeast of the Dead Sea. If Zoar lay in this direction,
it is the way by which an invading army might enter Edom. ...
/z/zair.htm - 7k

North (164 Occurrences)
... Most of the invading armies entered Palestine from the north (Isaiah 41:25; Jeremiah
1:14, 15; 50:3, 9, 41; 51:48; Ezek. 26:7). Noah Webster's Dictionary. ...
/n/north.htm - 43k

Jephthah (26 Occurrences)
... The account of the diplomacy used by Jephthah to prevent the Ammonites from invading
Gilead is possibly an interpolation, and is thought by many interpreters ...
/j/jephthah.htm - 20k

Judith (1 Occurrence)
... Having heard of the ruin of other temples caused by the invading foe, the Jews became
greatly alarmed for the safety of their own, and fortified the mountains ...
/j/judith.htm - 27k

Invalid (3 Occurrences)

/i/invalid.htm - 7k

Invadeth (1 Occurrence)

/i/invadeth.htm - 6k

Festivals (17 Occurrences)
... "During the whole period between Moses and Christ we never read of an enemy
invading the land at the time of the three festivals. ...
/f/festivals.htm - 15k

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