Book of Joshua Overview

Questions and Answers

Who succeeded Moses and is celebrated in the military Hall of Fame at West Point?

Joshua

How many sections is the Book of Joshua divided into?

Chapters 1-12 deal with the conquest of what?

Canaan

Chapters 13-21 deal with the occupation and settlement of what?

Canaan Signup and view all the answers

Chapters 22-24 deal with the proper worship of God once the Israelites have settled the land of?

Canaan Signup and view all the answers

What body of water did Joshua part?

Jordan Signup and view all the answers

What miracle did Joshua convince God to perform?

Made the sun and moon stand still Signup and view all the answers

What structure did Joshua show God's glory by destroying with a blast of ram's horns?

Walls of Jericho Signup and view all the answers

What did both Moses and Joshua hear from God outside of Jericho?

"Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place on which you stand is holy." Signup and view all the answers

Before attacking Jericho, what did Joshua send?

2 spies Signup and view all the answers

How did Joshua defeat the city of Ai?

With an ambush Signup and view all the answers

What event allowed Joshua's army to inflict a great defeat on five enemy kings at Gibeon?

Surprise attack after an all night march Signup and view all the answers

Where is Joshua when the Israelites go up to attack?

The head Signup and view all the answers

How many kings has Joshua defeated?

31 Signup and view all the answers

What is Joshua respected as, in contrast to Moses as a law-giver?

A conqueror Signup and view all the answers

What was the ban, in the context of Joshua's leadership?

They sacrificed/killed all living creatures Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason the Israelites practiced the ban?

Because if they let their enemies survive there was danger that they would make peace, intermarry, and adopt their enemies beliefs and customs Signup and view all the answers

To whom does Joshua serve?

The Lord Signup and view all the answers

Who is the person Joshua encounters in Joshua 5:13-15?

The commander of the army of the Lord Signup and view all the answers

What is Joshua's army carrying with them that also traveled with the Israelites from Mt. Sinai to Canaan?

Ark of the Covenant Signup and view all the answers

How did the Israelites defeat Jericho?

They marched around Jericho for 6 days with 7 priests carrying ram's horns and on the 7th day they marched around 7 times and had the priests blow the horns and people shouted making the walls collapse. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Israelites violate the ban?

Achan took things from the ban Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the consequences of violating the ban?

Death Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Joshua Overview

Joshua succeeded Moses and is recognized as a military leader, celebrated in the Hall of Fame at West Point.
The Book of Joshua is structured into three distinct sections.

Conquest of Canaan

Chapters 1-12 focus on the Israelites' conquest of the land of Canaan.
This section details Joshua's leadership during the military campaigns.

Occupation and Settlement

Chapters 13-21 address the occupation and settlement of Canaan among the Israelite tribes.

Worship and Covenant

Chapters 22-24 emphasize the importance of proper worship of God after settling in Canaan.

Miraculous Acts

Joshua parted the Jordan River, similar to how Moses parted the Red Sea.
He convinced God to make the sun and moon stand still during a battle.

Walls of Jericho

Joshua demonstrated God's glory by instructing his army to destroy the walls of Jericho with the sound of ram's horns.

Divine Encounters

Both Moses and Joshua received divine instructions that highlighted the holiness of their locations.

Spying on Jericho

Before attacking Jericho, Joshua sent two spies to gather intelligence.

Military Tactics

The city of Ai was defeated through strategic ambush tactics.
Joshua's army achieved significant victories, including defeating five kings at Gibeon after a surprise attack following an all-night march.

Joshua's Leadership

Joshua played a crucial role in leading the Israelites into battle and is recognized for defeating a total of 31 kings.
He was respected as a conqueror, contrasting Moses’ reputation as a law-giver.

The Ban

"The ban" refers to the directive to eliminate all living creatures within conquered territories.
This practice aimed to prevent the Israelites from being influenced by enemy customs and beliefs.

Sole Allegiance

Joshua served exclusively the Lord, demonstrating unwavering faith.

Key Encounters

Joshua encountered the commander of the army of the Lord, receiving guidance for the battles ahead.

Ark of the Covenant

The Ark of the Covenant, which served as a physical representation of God's presence, accompanied Joshua’s army during their campaigns.

The Fall of Jericho

The strategy to defeat Jericho involved marching around the city with priests blowing ram's horns, culminating in the walls collapsing upon following God's instructions, highlighting the importance of faith in success.

Violation of the Ban

Achan’s theft of banned items led to the violation of the ban, resulting in severe consequences, including death for those involved.

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Explore the key themes and events of the Book of Joshua, highlighting Joshua's leadership, the Israelites' conquest of Canaan, and their covenant with God. This quiz covers miraculous acts and divine encounters that shaped the Israelite's journey in their new land.