War was part of life in ancient Israel, though the way it was waged changed drastically in the time between 1300-586BC. At first the soldiers were voluntary militia, then later an organized and disciplined army. Finally they were a desperate, defensive force against the Roman invaders. See BIBLE TOP TEN: WARRIORS for the Bible's most valiant soldiers.
WHERE
Unfortunately for Israel it was in a strategic position, straddling major trade routes and wedged between two great empires. So it often became a battlefield when foreign troops passed through on their way to somewhere else....
WHEN
From the settlement/invasion of Canaan in about 14th century BC, until devastation and exile in 586BC.
BIBLE QUOTES
Ecclesiastes 3.1-8. 'For everything there is a season....... a time for war, and a time for peace.'
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