Their silence is their submission. Their shame becomes their muzzle. And rightly so.
. . . there is direct evidence showing God's love for the Canaanites specifically.
. . . the biblical text enjoys more textual support than any other writing from antiquity.
When speaking of those who do and do not enter heaven, the issue of children is certain to arise.
The need to know, that is, the need to be sure that what is believed is true, is a God-given intellectual desire.
Showing interest in each family member let's them know they are important and their views are valuable.