JUDGES - Christian Identity Forum

20 Judges
is sad and striking to note that the Canaanites (Amorites) persisted
in the region of Aijalon and Mount Heres (“Mountain of
the Sun”), for this was where Joshua had defeated them and the
sun had been made to stand still (Josh. 10:12). Indeed, it is
where Joshua was buried (Jud. 2:9). What an appalling situation,
that the Canaanites should recapture these great memorial sites !
What a sad contrast with the former victory at this location!
Since Dan left this area, it came under the domination of
Ephraim. When Ephraim became strong, and faithful (so that
he is called “Joseph” here), he acquired some degree of domination
over the Amorites.
Finally, in verse 36, we come to the appalling climax of the
second section of this narrative, the response of man. We are
told that the Amorites had a border. That is, they were so strong
that they had a defined territory which was their own. They were
not just hiding out in Israelite territory; they had their own land,
and their own recognized border!
Summary
As we look at this section concerning Joseph and the other
tribes, we can also see pictures of Christ, though generally in reverse.
Luz – It surely is Christ who conquered the pagan world of
Luz, and turned it into a House of God (Beth-El).
The five cities Manasseh failed to conquer – Christ did break
the five-fold power of the world, and in that these cities formed
part of the key to the whole land, we see now that Christ has
taken all the key places of the whole world.
Forced labor – Eventually all unconverted men will bow the
knee, and do forced service to Christ the King forever.
“Did not drive them out completely’’–Not yet, but on the
final day Christ will drive them into hell forever.
The seven cities Asher failed to conquer – Christ has completely
(seven-ly) conquered the world.
Beth-Shemesh and Beth-Anath – Christ has destroyed in
principle all centers of idolatry, casting down all principalities
and powers. As the book of Judges develops it, Deborah will be
God’s true Anath, and Samson will be God’s true Shemesh,
replacing the Canaanite counterfeits.
Dan’s retreat into the hill country – While the Church may