The Israelites Struggle With God

The name Israel means the one who struggles with God. From end to end of the historical books, the Israelites struggle with God. If little Canaan were invaded by gigantic Assyria, it was because the Israelites were being punished for their misdeeds. And if the South fell to Babylonians, it wasBecause the southern kings had become blasphemous and lax in their morality.