Introduction:
Canaan's refers to the land and its inhabitants, often mentioned in the Bible as the Promised Land given by God to the descendants of Abraham. The term "Canaan" is used to describe both the geographical region and the people who lived there before the Israelite conquest. This entry explores the biblical significance of Canaan's, its historical context, and its theological implications.

Geographical Context:
Canaan's land is located in the ancient Near East, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the west, the Jordan River to the east, and extending from modern-day Lebanon in the north to the Negev Desert in the south. This region is characterized by its diverse topography, including coastal plains, central highlands, and the Jordan Valley.

Biblical Significance:
Canaan's holds a central place in biblical history and theology. It is first mentioned in Genesis 9:18, where Canaan is identified as the grandson of Noah. The land of Canaan is promised to Abraham and his descendants as an everlasting possession. Genesis 12:5-7 states, "So Abram took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all the possessions and people they had acquired in Haran, and they set out for the land of Canaan. When they came to the land of Canaan, Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the great tree of Moreh at Shechem. At that time the Canaanites were in the land. Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, 'To your offspring I will give this land.'"

Inhabitants of Canaan:
The Canaanites were a group of ancient peoples who lived in the land before the Israelite conquest. They were known for their polytheistic religion and practices, which often included idolatry and child sacrifice. The Bible frequently warns the Israelites against adopting Canaanite customs. In Deuteronomy 7:1-2 , God commands the Israelites, "When the LORD your God brings you into the land you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you—and when the LORD your God has delivered them over to you and you have defeated them, then you must devote them to complete destruction."

Conquest and Settlement:
The conquest of Canaan's land is a pivotal event in the history of Israel, as described in the Book of Joshua. Under Joshua's leadership, the Israelites crossed the Jordan River and began their campaign to take possession of the land. Joshua 1:2-3 records God's command to Joshua: "Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel. I have given you every place where the sole of your foot will tread, just as I promised to Moses."

Theological Implications:
Canaan's represents more than just a physical territory; it symbolizes God's faithfulness to His promises and His desire for a holy people set apart for His purposes. The land serves as a tangible expression of God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The Israelites' possession of Canaan's land is contingent upon their obedience to God's commandments, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 28.

Legacy:
The legacy of Canaan's continues to influence theological discussions and interpretations of biblical prophecy. The land remains a focal point in understanding God's redemptive plan and His relationship with His chosen people. Throughout the Bible, Canaan's serves as a backdrop for God's unfolding narrative of salvation and His ultimate promise of a new heaven and a new earth.

Psalm 105. Abridged. God's Conduct of Israel, and the Plagues of ...
... 4 "Thy seed shall make all nations blest," (Said the Almighty voice) "And Canaan's
land shall be their rest, "The type of heavenly joys.". ...
/.../watts/the psalms of david/psalm 105 abridged gods conduct.htm

Psalm 105 Abridged God's Conduct of Israel, and the Plagues of ...
... (Said the Almighty voice,). "And Canaan's land shall be their rest,. The type of
heav'nly joys.". ... how rich the grace,. To give them Canaan's land,. ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/psalm 105 abridged gods conduct.htm

The Blessings of Noah Upon Shem and Japheth. (Gen. Ix. 18-27. )
... Ver.21. "And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within
his tent.". Ver.22. "And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his ...
/.../hengstenberg/christology of the old testament/the blessings of noah upon.htm

Canaan on Earth
... Canaan on Earth. A Sermon (No.58). Delivered on Sabbath Morning, December 30, 1855,
by the. REV. CH SPURGEON. At New Park Street Chapel, Southwark. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/canaan on earth.htm

Rest of the Soul.
... Later you dedicated yourself fully and forever to the Lord and entered into the
fulness of his rest. Canaan's fair land is the soul's sweet home of rest. ...
/.../orr/food for the lambs or helps for young christians/rest of the soul.htm

Diligence.
... Too frequently when saints reach "fair Canaan's happy land" they think they have
nothing now to do but to sing and shout and praise God and go to heaven "on ...
/.../orr/food for the lambs or helps for young christians/diligence.htm

Israel at the Red Sea
... Therefore the children of Israel said within themselves, "We shall now march to
Canaan at once; there will be no more dangers, no more troubles, no more trials ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/israel at the red sea.htm

Approaching Land.
... Far away my native land; O'er the wide and stormy ocean,. Where lies Canaan's happy
strand. Raging storms of strong temptation. Drove me from my home astray: ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/morris/favourite welsh hymns/lviii approaching land.htm

CM "Jerusalem, My Happy Home. "
... 4 Why should I shrink from pain and woe, Or feel at death dismay? I've
Canaan's goodly land in view, And realms of endless day. ...
/.../a collection of gospel hymns in ojibway and english/hymn 30 c m jerusalem.htm

Emmanuel's Land
... The land beyond the grave! Now safe witin that glorious land,. We prove His faithful
Word; 'Midst Canaan's golden fields we stand,. The ransomed of the Lord. ...
/.../bevan/hymns of ter steegen suso and others/emmanuels land.htm

Canaan's (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Canaan's (1 Occurrence). ... He has shaken the kingdoms. Yahweh
has ordered the destruction of Canaan's strongholds. (WEB). ...
/c/canaan's.htm - 6k

Canal (6 Occurrences)

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Canaanitish (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) of or pertaining to Canaan or the Canaanites.
Multi-Version Concordance Canaanitish (4 Occurrences). ...
/c/canaanitish.htm - 7k

Strongholds (44 Occurrences)
... the sea. He has shaken the kingdoms. Yahweh has ordered the destruction
of Canaan's strongholds. (WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV). Isaiah ...
/s/strongholds.htm - 19k

Kingdoms (65 Occurrences)
... Psalms 135:11 Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms
of Canaan, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). ...
/k/kingdoms.htm - 29k

Shaken (62 Occurrences)
... over the sea. He has shaken the kingdoms. Yahweh has ordered the destruction
of Canaan's strongholds. (WEB JPS ASV RSV). Isaiah 24 ...
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Holds (67 Occurrences)
... He has shaken the kingdoms. Yahweh has ordered the destruction of Canaan's
strongholds. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV). ...
/h/holds.htm - 26k

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