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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: The Threat of Invasion</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/t/the_threat_of_invasion.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/deuteronomy/28-49.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/t/threat.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > The Threat of Invasion</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/t/the_threat_of_destruction.htm" title="The Threat of Destruction">◄</a> The Threat of Invasion <a href="/topical/t/the_threat_of_jesus'_influence.htm" title="The Threat of Jesus' Influence">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The concept of invasion is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, often serving as a divine instrument of judgment or a test of faith for the people of Israel. The threat of invasion is depicted as both a physical and spiritual challenge, calling the Israelites to repentance, reliance on God, and adherence to His covenant.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, the threat of invasion is frequently associated with the consequences of Israel's disobedience to God. The Mosaic Covenant, as outlined in Deuteronomy, includes blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience, with invasion being a prominent form of divine retribution. <a href="/deuteronomy/28-49.htm">Deuteronomy 28:49-50</a> warns, "The LORD will bring a nation against you from afar, from the ends of the earth, swooping down like an eagle, a nation whose language you will not understand, a ruthless nation with no respect for the old and no pity for the young."<br><br>The Assyrian and Babylonian invasions are significant historical fulfillments of these warnings. The Assyrian invasion led to the fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel in 722 BC, as recorded in <a href="/2_kings/17-6.htm">2 Kings 17:6</a> : "In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and deported the Israelites to Assyria." Similarly, the Babylonian invasion resulted in the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of the Southern Kingdom of Judah in 586 BC, as described in <a href="/2_kings/25.htm">2 Kings 25:1-11</a>.<br><br>Prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel frequently warned of impending invasions as a call to repentance. <a href="/isaiah/8-7.htm">Isaiah 8:7-8</a> speaks of the Assyrian threat: "Therefore the Lord is about to bring against them the mighty floodwaters of the Euphrates—the king of Assyria and all his pomp. It will overflow its channels and overrun its banks. It will pour into Judah, swirling and sweeping over it, reaching up to the neck."<br><br><b>Spiritual Implications</b><br><br>Beyond the physical threat, invasion is often portrayed as a spiritual battle. The Israelites are reminded that their true security lies not in military might but in their relationship with God. <a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7</a> declares, "Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God."<br><br>The threat of invasion serves as a test of faith, prompting the people to seek divine intervention. In <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/20.htm">2 Chronicles 20</a>, King Jehoshaphat faces a vast invading army and turns to God in prayer, resulting in a miraculous victory. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12</a> records his prayer: "O our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You."<br><br><b>New Testament Perspective</b><br><br>While the New Testament does not focus on physical invasions, the theme of spiritual warfare is prevalent. Believers are called to be vigilant against spiritual invasions by the forces of evil. <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11-12</a> exhorts, "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."<br><br>The New Testament emphasizes the ultimate victory of Christ over all forms of invasion, both physical and spiritual. <a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a> assures believers, "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us."<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The threat of invasion in the Bible serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of disobedience, the necessity of faith, and the sovereignty of God. 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