What the Hebrew Bible Says About War

The Word of God has much to say about war and why we need two weeks to discuss a handful of Old and New Testament verses between the goalposts of war and peace. (Speaking of “goalposts,” I am an alumnus of Ohio State Univ. Long ago, the guest lecturer in my military history class was Woody Hayes, OSU’s legendary football coach. His opening words were, “Football is war!” I was appalled.) ...God speaks in the Hebrew Bible’s war-related passages, and others write about their great faith and trust in the Lord before and during battle. God-sanctioned violence also occurred when He ordered the Israelites to defeat and annihilate their adversaries.