In the Bible, "Canaan" refers to both a geographical region and a people group. Geographically, Canaan is often identified with the land situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River, encompassing modern-day Israel, Lebanon, and parts of Syria and Jordan. It is described in Genesis 10:15-19 as the land of the Canaanites, descendants of Canaan, who was the son of Ham and grandson of Noah. The region is significant in biblical history as the Promised Land, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 12:7; Exodus 3:8).Theologically, Canaan symbolizes the fulfillment of God's promises and the establishment of His covenant with the Israelites. The land was central to the narratives of the Exodus and the conquest under Joshua, where the Israelites were instructed to inhabit and cultivate the land (Joshua 1:2-6). Canaan also represents a land flowing with milk and honey, a place of abundance and blessing (Exodus 3:8). However, it was also home to various nations and peoples, often depicted in biblical texts as having practices contrary to the worship of Yahweh, leading to the Israelites' struggles with idolatry and sin (Deuteronomy 7:1-5). Thus, Canaan holds a dual significance as both the promised inheritance for God's people and a land fraught with spiritual challenges.