2007-01-11 04:12:20 · 5 answers · asked by Marsha C 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Trying to get them to cross the Jordan. The coming conquest of Canaan was a holy war, not merely one inspired by human oppression and greed. This is made clear by putting the ark first.
2007-01-11 04:19:34 · answer #1 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God wanted the Children of Israel to trust him. As long as they did what God commanded they would never see any hurt, harm or danger
2007-01-11 12:33:03 · answer #2 · answered by baloo_99_dmajor 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Answer: To lead Israel to Jordan.
2007-01-11 12:17:53 · answer #3 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is trying to get the children of Israel to the land that He promisded them, but more than anything He wants them to be obedient, which is what He wants from us all. He wants them to trust and obey.
2007-01-11 12:20:03 · answer #4 · answered by cinderella9202003 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
9. Joshua said to the Israelites, "Come here and listen to the words of the LORD your God.
2007-01-11 13:31:07 · answer #5 · answered by revdauphinee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋