Did God Command Genocide? | The Canaanite Conquest Explained [Ep. 8 - Help My Unbelief!]

Did God really command the Israelites to commit genocide? The conquest of Canaan is one of the most difficult and controversial accounts in the Bible, raising serious questions about God's justice, goodness, and morality. In this episode, we examine the biblical commands to destroy the Canaanite nations, the historical and cultural context of ancient warfare, and the ethical challenges these passages present. Was the conquest an act of divine judgment, an example of ancient warfare rhetoric, or something else entirely? Join us as we wrestle with these difficult questions and explore whether the conquest of Canaan can be reconciled with the character of a good and loving God.