The phrase "military conquest" means the act of gaining control over a place or people through the use of military force, usually involving battles and warfare. Full definition
He taught that the Kingdom of God is not won through military conquest, but through humility and love. (rachelheldevans.com)
We identified the warrior God as our God, and when we came into political power we frequently claimed God's support for military conquests. (religion-online.org)
I think the thing I find difficult to get past is that upon reading the story it doesn't seem that Joshua is leading the nation of Israel on military conquest by his own planning or authority. (redeeminggod.com)