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In the biblical context, the concept of invasion is often associated with divine judgment, military conquest, and the fulfillment of prophetic warnings. Throughout the Scriptures, invasions serve as pivotal events that shape the history and spiritual journey of the people of Israel and surrounding nations.
Old Testament Instances1.
Assyrian Invasion of Israel: One of the most significant invasions recorded in the Old Testament is the Assyrian conquest of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. In
2 Kings 17:5-6, the Bible recounts, "Then the king of Assyria invaded the entire land, marched up to Samaria, and besieged it for three years. In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and deported the Israelites to Assyria." This invasion was a direct consequence of Israel's persistent idolatry and disobedience to God, as prophesied by the prophets.
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Babylonian Invasion of Judah: The Southern Kingdom of Judah faced a similar fate with the Babylonian invasion. In
2 Kings 24:10-14, it is recorded, "At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege. And Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to the city while his servants were besieging it." This invasion led to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, marking the beginning of the Babylonian exile.
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Invasions as Divine Judgment: Invasions are often depicted as instruments of God's judgment against nations that have turned away from His commandments. The prophets frequently warned of impending invasions as a call to repentance. For instance, in
Isaiah 8:7-8, the prophet warns, "Therefore the Lord is about to bring against them the mighty floodwaters of the Euphrates—the king of Assyria and all his pomp. It will overflow its channels and overrun its banks. It will sweep on into Judah, swirling over it, passing through it and reaching up to the neck."
New Testament ContextWhile the New Testament does not focus on military invasions in the same manner as the Old Testament, the concept of spiritual invasion is present. The New Testament emphasizes the invasion of the Kingdom of God into the world through the person and work of Jesus Christ. In
Matthew 12:28, Jesus declares, "But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you."
Theological ImplicationsInvasions in the Bible often serve as a reminder of God's sovereignty over nations and history. They underscore the consequences of sin and the importance of obedience to God's will. The invasions also highlight the theme of redemption, as God uses these events to purify and restore His people. The prophetic warnings and subsequent invasions call believers to trust in God's ultimate plan and to remain faithful amidst trials and tribulations.
ConclusionInvasions in the biblical narrative are multifaceted, serving as both historical events and theological lessons. They reflect the reality of divine justice and the hope of redemption, urging believers to remain steadfast in their faith and obedience to God.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) The act of encroaching upon the rights or possessions of another; encroachment; trespass.
2. (n.) A warlike or hostile entrance into the possessions or domains of another; the incursion of an army for conquest or plunder.
3. (n.) The incoming or first attack of anything hurtful or pernicious; as, the invasion of a disease.
Strong's Hebrew
6584. pashat -- to strip off, make a dash, raid... fall upon, flay, invade, make an
invasion, pull off, put off, make a road,
run upon,. A primitive root; to spread out (ie Deploy
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TheInvasion of the Assyrians
... THEINVASION OF THE ASSYRIANS.... Indeed, many chapters of Isaiah's prophecies speak
altogether of thisinvasion of the Assyrians and their destruction....
TheInvasion of Greece and the Battle of Marathon.
... CHAPTER XI. THEINVASION OF GREECE AND THE BATTLE OF MARATHON. BC512-490 Great
battles... gone. [Illustration: THEINVASION OF GREECE.]. The...
The Emperor'sInvasion of Persia, and Death.
... Book III. Chapter XXI."The Emperor'sInvasion of Persia, and Death. The
emperor meanwhile invaded the country of the Persians...
TheInvasion of Scythia.
... CHAPTER VIII. THEINVASION OF SCYTHIA. BC513 Darius's authority fully
established throughout his dominions."The Scythians."Ancient...
Debate on the ProposedInvasion of Greece.
... CHAPTER III. DEBATE ON THE PROPOSEDINVASION OF GREECE.... He was very much disposed,
therefore, to urge on theinvasion of Greece by every means in his power....
Preparations for theInvasion of Greece.
... CHAPTER IV. PREPARATIONS FOR THEINVASION OF GREECE. BC481 Orders to the
provinces."Mode of raising money."Modern mode of securing...
The Captivity of Judah.
... the Babylonians and covered a period of twenty years. (1) The firstinvasion
and captivity. This was in 607 BC, at which time Daniel...
Appendix I.
... And then it was not for some years that Cyaxares felt himself strong enough by his
alliance with Nabopolassar for a third Medianinvasion of Assyria which...
The Last Days of the Old Eastern World
... The revolt of Egypt under Khabbisha; the death of Darius and the accession of Xerxes
I.--- The revolt of Babylon under Shamasherib"Theinvasion of Greece...
The Retreat from Scythia.
... Motive for Darius'sinvasion."The foundation of government."Darius without
justification in invading Scythia."Alarm of the Scythians."Condition of the...
Thesaurus
Invasion (1 Occurrence)... 3. (n.) The incoming or first attack of anything hurtful or pernicious; as, the
invasion of a disease. Multi-Version Concordance
Invasion (1 Occurrence).
...Nahum (3 Occurrences)
... Probably the book was written in Jerusalem (soon after BC 709), where he witnessed
theinvasion of Sennacherib and the destruction of his host (2 Kings 19:35)....
Tahpanhes (7 Occurrences)
... Thisinvasion of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar was for a long time strenuously denied
(eg as late as 1889 by Kuenen, Historisch-critisch Onderzoek, 265-318); but...
Amorites (82 Occurrences)
... The Amorite kingdom continued to exist down to the time of the Israeliteinvasion
of Palestine, and mention is made of it in the Egyptian records as well as in...
Rehoboam (42 Occurrences)
... virtually reduced the kingdom to the position of a vassal of Egypt (1 Kings 14:25,
26; 2 Chronicles 12:5-9). A remarkable memorial of thisinvasion has been...
Sennacherib (13 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 22, 24, 29, and 2 Chronicles 32:1-8). His own account of thisinvasion, as
given in the Assyrian annals, is in these words: "Because Hezekiah, king of...
Hittites (39 Occurrences)
... 2. Chronology 3. Egyptian Invasions: XVIIIth Dynasty 4. "The Great King" 5. Egyptian
Invasions: XIXth Dynasty 6. Declension of Power: AryanInvasion 7. Second...
Gog (12 Occurrences)
... This prophecy has been regarded as fulfilled in the conflicts of the Maccabees with
Antiochus, theinvasion and overthrow of the Chaldeans, and the temporary...
Inroad
... 1. (n.) The entrance for a hostileinvasion or encroachment; as making inroads to
a competitor's market; sudden or desultory incursion orinvasion; raid...
Raid (15 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A hostile or predatory incursion; an inroad or incursion of mounted
men; a sudden and rapidinvasion by a cavalry force; a foray....
Resources
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