Why God Commanded Israel to Destroy Entire Nations — Deuteronomy 7

B9L6 📖 Why did God command Israel to utterly destroy entire nations — and what does Deuteronomy 7 reveal about His unchanging hatred of idolatry? In this powerful verse-by-verse study of Deuteronomy 7 and 20, Les Feldick explains why God gave Israel such severe commands before entering the Promised Land. From the seven Canaanite nations to the shocking downfall of King Solomon, this teaching traces God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15, the 400-year prophecy of Israel's servitude in Egypt, and the conditional blessings and curses of Deuteronomy 28. Les connects ancient idolatry to modern materialism and reveals why the word "IF" changes everything about how we understand God's promises. 📜 Key Topics Covered: • Why did God command Israel to destroy the Canaanites in Deuteronomy 7? • Deuteronomy 20:17-18 — The abominations that demanded total judgment • King Solomon's fall into idolatry and child sacrifice to Moloch • Genesis 15:13-16 — God's covenant with Abraham and the blood ritual • What does "the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full" mean? • Deuteronomy 28 blessings and curses — the critical "IF" condition • Is the prosperity gospel biblical? What Deuteronomy 28 actually teaches • How every curse in Deuteronomy 28 has been fulfilled in Jewish history 🔑 Deuteronomy 7 explained, Deuteronomy 20:17 utterly destroy Canaanites, Genesis 15 Abraham covenant, Deuteronomy 28 blessings and curses, Solomon idolatry Moloch, iniquity of the Amorites, verse by verse Bible study Old Testament. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Introduction: Israel on the Plains of Moab 00:34 — Resources Available: Videos and Booklets 00:54 — Setting Up Deuteronomy 7 and Future Prophecy Studies 01:12 — Historical Context: Israel East of the Jordan River 01:50 — The False Prophet's Strategy to Seduce Israel 02:53 — Israel's 40-Year Journey and God's Perfect Timing 03:28 — Deuteronomy as Moses' Review of Israel's History 04:20 — Deuteronomy 7:1-3: The Command to Destroy Seven Nations 04:48 — Why God Commanded Total Destruction of the Canaanites 05:25 — Deuteronomy 7:4: The Danger of Idolatry Through Intermarriage 06:06 — Solomon's Downfall: From Temple Dedication to Child Sacrifice 06:50 — Modern Idolatry: Materialism as Today's False God 07:34 — The Unchanging Nature of God Across All Ages 08:20 — Transition to Deuteronomy 20: Laws of Warfare 09:36 — Deuteronomy 20:17: "Utterly Destroy" the Canaanite Nations 10:07 — Deuteronomy 20:18: Abominations That Demanded Judgment 10:46 — Solomon's Altars to Foreign Gods and the Sin of Moloch 11:58 — Genesis 15:8-12: Abraham's Covenant Question to God 13:28 — The Blood Covenant Ritual: God Walks Alone 15:30 — Genesis 15:13-16: Prophecy of 400 Years of Servitude 17:10 — Why God Waited: The Iniquity of the Amorites Not Yet Full 17:55 — No Mercy Explained: The Corruption That Required Cleansing 19:15 — Deuteronomy 27:15: The Curse on Graven Images 19:44 — Deuteronomy 28:1-14: Blessings Conditional on Obedience 20:25 — Deuteronomy 28:15-18: Curses for Disobedience Begin 20:55 — Every Curse Fulfilled: History Proves God's Word True 21:30 — The "IF" Condition: Why Prosperity Gospel Misses the Point 22:45 — Holocaust Questions and the Deuteronomy 28 Connection 26:15 — Conclusion: The Full Weight of Blessings and Curses 27:30 — End Credits and Contact Information