0 Why did God harden the hearts of Joshua's enemies in Joshua 11?

But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. Luke 9:27

Trivia: In Luke 12, what did Jesus say he came to bring? (Hint: It wasn't peace on earth.)

Why did God harden the hearts of Joshua's enemies in Joshua 11?


So that he could destroy them when they fought against Israel.

For it was of the LORD to harden their hearts, that they should come against Israel in battle, that he might destroy them utterly, and that they might have no favour, but that he might destroy them, as the LORD commanded Moses. Joshua 11:20

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