Repent? God is described as ordering genocide, women, children, even their animals, rape, sacrifice......
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By Jehovah using the Israelites as his execution agents some interesting lessons are learnt. The very first conquest of the promised land was the city of Jericho. The city was to be devoted to destruction with no booty taken. That the inhabitants could escape destruction by repenting was demonstrated by the prostitute Rahab and those of her family that listened. On the other hand the Israelites Achan and family were executed for seeking to enrich themselves rather than following the clear instructions they were given.
There was never permission given to rape during the conquest of Canaan but the nation benefitted economically by seizing the cities and properties of those they conquered. This lead to problems among those that were materialistic rather than fully devoted to Jehovah. Rather than completely exterminating those that practiced debauchery there are numerous examples of Israel actually intermarrying and adopting the very same wicked behavior themselves.
The record of these events has led to many recognizing the superior love, wisdom and justice of the Creator. His power is now being displayed in that he has evicted Satan and the demons from heaven. Although these now concentrate their efforts in corrupting mankind, more and more are beginning to realize the only way to save those that worship Jehovah is by the elimination of all in opposition to his sovereignty.
During Armageddon that is looming, the executioners will be Jesus, his corulers bought from the earth and other angels that have demonstrated their loyalty to Jehovah.
(Revelation 4:11) “You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created.”
