That None Should Perish

July 10, 2026

We have been looking at why our prayers are not answered and there are many possible reasons. When you are waiting for that answer and nothing seems to be happening it might be because of a valley that you have entered and that usually means you are not aligned with God’s will. We will look at Pride, Weeping, and Judgment over the next few days.

We looked at discouragement, fear, generational grudges and the broken and these two verses contrast discouragement and fear with unshakable hope and security.

Numbers 32:9 (Fear and Discouragement)

• The Context: The Israelites are about to enter the Promised Land. Moses sends scouts to explore the territory, and they return to the Valley of Eshcol. [1, 2]
• The Verse: “For when they went up to the Valley of Eshcol and saw the land, they discouraged the Israelites from entering the land the LORD had given them”. [1, 2]
• The Meaning: The scouts allowed fear of the giants and fortified cities in the land to override their faith in God’s promises. Their complaints spread fear and caused the entire nation to rebel, resulting in 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Hebrews 6:19 (Eternal Security)

• The Context: The author of Hebrews is encouraging believers by pointing to the absolute reliability of God’s promises.
• The Verse: “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain”.
• The Meaning: Christian hope is not wishful thinking; it is a confident assurance in the saving work of Jesus Christ. The verse compares faith in God to an anchor that keeps a ship steady during the storms of life. Just as a physical anchor secures a boat to the sea floor, this spiritual anchor secures the believer directly to the presence of God.

The 7 Valleys

1) Hebron – Genesis 13:18. The name means Alliance.
It is here that Abram built an altar to the Lord. God made a promise to him to walk the Land for it was being given to him and his descendants. Yeshua has made an alliance with us to inherit eternal life.

2) Eschol – Numbers 32:9. The name means a Valley of Grapes.
It would become a place of fruitfulness for Israel as they conquered the land west of the Jordan. But doubts to begin with caused Moses problems through the proposal of the sons of Gad and Reuben. If you doubt you lose so it has to be forward ever forward.
We have to have a vision of victory.

3) Elah – 1 Samuel 17:2. The name means Oak.
Associated with human pride. Goliath met his match in this valley when David met him armed with heavenly protection and wisdom.
In 1 Samuel 21:9 David takes Goliath’s sword from a priest when he flees from Saul to Gath.

4) Berachah – 2 Chronicles 20:26. The name means Blessing.
When King Jehoshaphat faced a huge army he bowed before the Lord with the Levites and all Judah and Jerusalem and prayed. The Lord then set ambushes against their enemies. We learn once again that the battle belongs to the Lord.

5) Baca – Psalm 84:6. The name means Weeping.
This is the pilgrim’s story of dwelling in the House of the Lord but having to pass through this valley associated with tears. But they make it a spring and the rain covers it with pools. Weeping is only for a night as in verse 7 they go from strength to strength and each one appears before God in Zion. Our salvation is secured in Him.

6) Achor – Hosea 2:15. The name means Trouble.
The Hebrews had trouble in Egypt but the Lord brought them out. In this verse God promises His people they shall sing once again with joy as They call Him ‘Ishi’ My Husband. God’s mercy will come upon Israel.

7) Jehoshaphat – Joel 3:12. The name means Judgment.
This is the Valley where the Lord will destroy the enemies of His People.
Yeshua as Lord will enter into righteous judgment against the nations who come against His Covenant People.
At this present time we are to “Comfort, yes, comfort My people”, (literally into the heart) says your God. Isaiah 40:1.
In Hebrew “Nachamu, nachamu ami, Yisrael ahuvi.” Comfort, comfort My people, Israel My beloved.”
We are commanded to Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem – Psalm 122:6.
May we all continue to do this till He Comes. “Bo Yeshua, bo.” (Come Jesus Come).

In Genesis 13:18, Abram (later named Abraham) moves his tent to the Oaks of Mamre in Hebron, settling in the hill country south of Jerusalem. There, in the shadow of this significant valley, he builds an altar to the Lord, solidifying his covenant relationship with God. [1, 2, 3, 4]

The term “Valley of Hebron” is also explicitly referenced later in Genesis (such as in Genesis 37:14) as the launching point from which Jacob sent his son Joseph to look for his brothers. [1, 2]

New Testament Connections and Symbolism

While Hebron is not the stage for active New Testament events (which are concentrated further north), the city, valley, and its geography tie directly into New Testament theology through Abraham:

The Promised Covenant (Acts 7:2-5): The New Testament reiterates that God gave Abraham and his descendants the land of Canaan as an inheritance, specifically referencing the promise given to him during the early days of his journey in Hebron. [1]
Genealogy and Fulfillment (Luke 3:34): New Testament genealogy roots Jesus Christ directly in the lineage of Abraham, making the land and altars of Hebron foundational to the historical unfolding of the Gospel. [1, 2]