The Book of Joshua may be one of the most violent books of the Bible, even given Old Testament standards. The Book of Joshua is about the Israelite invasion of Canaan, an invasion that requires the Israelites to slaughter every person living there. Under Joshua's leadership, the Israelites take the land away from those living there because they believe Yahweh promised it to them.
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