In the beginning of Deuteronomy, chapter 7, Moses recapped how the Israelites occupied the land promised to them by the Lord. It's the ultimate underdog story. The nation of Israel is quite small--smaller than all of the lands surrounding it. Yet, with the power of God as their strength, they were able to overcome all.
Even in the face of massive pressure, they were able to win and destroy their enemies.
Because God wanted them destroyed. Killed. Why? Because if they didn't, some of the prisoners would convert the Israelites to turn against God--and that would be bad.
Throughout chapter 7 and chapter 8, Moses summed up their punishment if they did not obey God: their complete demise. Death, in other words.
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