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1284 BC: Judge Ehud and the Word of God Feb 01, 2014

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All while the oppression of Israel continued under the rule of Eglon, King of Moab, God had a judge in mind who was fashioning and forging a sword for a political assassination which would overthrow Eglon. In an account filled with symbolism, Ehud arrives to pay tribute to Eglon, but instead assassinates Eglon with his double-edged sword in an upper room and escapes and blows a shofar and rallys Israel to assist him in surrounding Eglon's army and takes them down and frees Israel.

1290 BC: The Sodomy of Benjamin Jan 25, 2014

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After the death of Othniel, Israel's cycle of sin continues. Due to their unfaithfulness, God sold Israel into the hands of Eglon, King of Moab. Eglon subjugated Israel and oppressed the people. In addition to the oppression of Israel, a famine occurs which causes a man and his wife to flee from Bethlehem to Moab. The man's name was Elimelek and his wife was Naomi. After this, a disturbance occurs in Gibeah which results in the near destruction of the tribe of Benjamin.

1342 BC: Judge Othniel and his wife Acsah Jan 18, 2014

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Following the death of Joshua, Judah invades the land. Caleb offered his daughter in marriage to anyone who captured Kiriath Sepher. Othniel, the son of Kenaz, captured the city and received Acsah as his wife. Following the invasion, Acsah approached her father in a beautiful picture of women approaching the throne of God to ask for an inheritance.
Next, the cycle of sin begins and the first of the oppressions of Judges began with an invasion of the Arameans, who oppressed Israel for 8 years. After 8 years, Othniel was raised up as the first Judge who brought peace to Israel for 40 years.

1350 BC: 10 Shekels and a Shirt and the Birth of a Principality Jan 11, 2014

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Following the death of Joshua, Israel begins its slide into immorality and godlessness. In this episode, we cover the birth of apostasy in Northern Israel with the idolatry of Dan and sellout of the Levitical priesthood by Jonathan, grandson of Moses, and conclude the episode with a tribute to Paris Reidhead's famous word 'Ten Shekels and a Shirt.'

1368 BC: The Diplomacy of Phinehas and the Conclusion to Joshua Jan 04, 2014

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After the division of the land at Gilgal, the Reubenites, Gadites and half-tribe of Manasseh returned to their land east of the Jordan. Upon re-crossing the Jordan, these tribes built an alter. After discovering the alter, all of Israel assembles to go to war with these tribes. Israel sends a diplomatic force led by Phinehas, who performs brilliantly and prevents a civil war.
In addition, we will be discussing the final two messages of Joshua and concluding our look at the life and times of Joshua.

1393 BC: Caleb and the Anakites Dec 28, 2013

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Following Joshua's Northern Military Campaign, the nation goes to Gilgal for the land distribution as commanded by Moses. Joshua is giving out the land grant for Judah, when Caleb steps forward and demands his inheritance. His faith-filled declaration is inspiring and powerful. In response to his declaration, Joshua blessed Caleb. In turn, Caleb and Judah take Hebron and defeat the three sons of Anak.

Podcast Christmas Special: The Prophecy of the Virgin Birth Dec 21, 2013

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Taking a break from the Joshua timeline and celebrate the Christmas season, we are going to discuss the historic context of the famous Isaiah 7 prophecy regarding the virgin birth. Possibly in the middle a siege, Isaiah confronts King Ahaz, a wicked demonized king, to prophesy victory in battle. After this prophecy, Isaiah asks Ahaz to request a sign from God. Ahaz rejects the sign, but God gives one anyways: 'The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel...'

1397 BC: Joshua's Northern Campaign Dec 14, 2013

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After the destruction of Southern Canaan, Jabin, King of Hazor, rallied the remaining northern Canaanite kings to attack Joshua. Joshua learns of the gathering of forces and he marches north and surprises them at the Waters of Merom. In another biblical suddenly, Joshua destroys these armies and begins his northern campaign to conquer the rest of Canaan.

1400 BC: Sun Stand Still Dec 07, 2013

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When Adoni-Jesek learns of the defection of the Gibeonites, he rallies the remaining five Amorite kings and attacks them. In defense of their servants, Joshua marches with his entire army to the rescue of the Gibeonites. In a three day battle, full of angelic warfare and heavenly wonders, Joshua subdued the five kings of the Amorites.

1400 BC: Achan and Ai Nov 30, 2013

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After the fall of Jericho, The Israelites attack Ai and are defeated. After severe repentance, God reveals to Joshua that devoted things were brought into the camp. It was revealed Achan took devoted things from Jericho: gold, silver and a robe from Babylonia. Achan's action surrendered legal rights to victory in battle. In turn, Israel did some house cleaning and redevoted the camp of Israel to God. After dealing with their sin, Joshua led the Israelites in a complete envelopment of Ai and its total destruction.

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