055 – What Was the Sin of the Canaanites?

55. What Was the Sin of the Canaanites?

The Canaanites were descendants of Ham (Gen_10:6) and comprised seven distinct nations (Deu_7:1). Though great and mighty (Num. 73:28) they were idolatrous, superstitious, profane and wicked (Deu_29:17, Deu_18:9-11, Lev_18:21). They had many strong cities (Num_13:28). Israel was warned against making league or intermarrying with them or following their idols or customs (Deu_7:2; Jos_23:12; Exo_23:24; Lev_18:26-27). They were partially subdued by Israel (Jos_10:1-43, Jos_11:1-23, Jdg_1:1-36). Some of their descendants were still found in the time of Jesus (Mat_15:22; Mar_7:26).

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