The Conquest of Southern Canaan
Northwest Bible Church – Nov. 17, 2024 – Joshua – Alan Conner
Josh. 10:16-43
The Conquest of Southern Canaan
Intro
A. THE CAVE OF MAKKEDAH (Joshua 10:16-19a).
1. The kings hide in the cave at Makkedah.
2. The kings are incarcerated in the cave.
B. THE SLAUGHTER OF THE KINGS’ ARMY (Joshua 10:19b-21).
1. The pursuit and prevention (Joshua 10:19b-21).
2. The survivors (Joshua 10:20b).
C. THE DEATH OF THE 5 KINGS (Joshua 10:22-27).
1. The feet on their necks (Joshua 10:24-25).
2. Their death, hanging and burial (Joshua 10:26-27).
D. THE DESTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHERN CITIES (Joshua 10:28-43).
1. Makkedah, Libnah, Lachish, Gezer, Eglon, Hebron, Debir (28-39).
2. Jerusalem is not taken (15:63).
3. Summary (Joshua 10:40-43).
E. THE MANNER OF THE CONQUEST.
1. This conquest is a one event victory. Josh. 10:42.
2. Conquest without occupation.
3. An important lesson for sanctification.
Conclusion