Peace and love. That is the will of God
War and hate. That is the will of Satan
Numbers 23:19
God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?
Google AI search : list all wars in the bible that god waged or commanded israelites to do.
God-ordained or commanded wars in the Bible primarily focused on the conquest of Canaan and defending Israel, characterized as holy wars where God often fought for them (e.g., plagues, miracles) or directed the strategy. Key examples include the Exodus, the destruction of Jericho, the conquest of Canaanite nations (Amorites, Hittites, etc.), and campaigns against the Amalekites.
Key Battles and Wars Commanded by God or Waged by God:
The Exodus/Red Sea Crossing: God destroys Pharaoh's army (Exodus 14–15).
War against the Amalekites:
Commanded by God (Exodus 17:8–16; Deuteronomy 25:17–19).
Battle of Jericho:
Commanded by God (Joshua 6).
Battle of Ai:
Commanded by God after the initial defeat (Joshua 7–8).
Conquest of Canaan (various battles):
Commanded by God (Deuteronomy 7:1–2, 20:17).
Battle of the Waters of Merom: Joshua against Jabin/Canaanites (Joshua 11).
Defeat of the Five Amorite Kings:
God intervenes with hailstones (Joshua 10:1-13).
Midianite War: Led by Moses/Phinehas (Numbers 31:1–11).
David’s Battles against Philistines:
God provides strategy (2 Samuel 5:17-25)
Gideon’s Campaign against Midian:
Commanded by God (Judges 7–8).