Canaan

Canaan

RegionOld Testament
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Canaan was the Promised Land, the territory God promised to Abraham and his descendants. It stretched from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea. The Israelites conquered Canaan under Joshua after the Exodus. The land was divided among the twelve tribes of Israel.

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Abraham enters Canaan at God's command

GEN 12:1-5

Isaac and Jacob live as sojourners in Canaan

GEN 26:1-3

Spies explore Canaan and bring back report

NUM 13:1-33

Joshua leads Israel to conquer Canaan

JOS 1:1-9

Israel fails to fully drive out Canaanites

JDG 1:27-36

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