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Where did Joshua summon all the tribes to renew the covenant?
Where did Joshua summon all the tribes to renew the covenant?
At the end of Joshua's life, what did the elders and judges of Israel do at Shechem?
At the end of Joshua's life, what did the elders and judges of Israel do at Shechem?
All of the following were leaders of Israel that were listed as gathered with Joshua at Shechem EXCEPT?
All of the following were leaders of Israel that were listed as gathered with Joshua at Shechem EXCEPT?
Joshua, in narrating Israel's history at Shechem, said what two individuals had lived beyond the river?
Joshua, in narrating Israel's history at Shechem, said what two individuals had lived beyond the river?
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Joshua speaking for the LORD, in narrating Israel's history at Shechem, said that the forefathers had done what when they lived beyond the river?
Joshua speaking for the LORD, in narrating Israel's history at Shechem, said that the forefathers had done what when they lived beyond the river?
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Where did God say he had taken Abraham from?
Where did God say he had taken Abraham from?
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The phrase 'beyond the River' refers to what river as the home of the forefathers?
The phrase 'beyond the River' refers to what river as the home of the forefathers?
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God said he gave Abraham all of the following descendants EXCEPT?
God said he gave Abraham all of the following descendants EXCEPT?
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Esau received what land inheritance from the LORD?
Esau received what land inheritance from the LORD?
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When Esau received his land inheritance in Seir what happened to Jacob and his descendants?
When Esau received his land inheritance in Seir what happened to Jacob and his descendants?
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Who did God say he sent to bring the Israelites out of Egypt?
Who did God say he sent to bring the Israelites out of Egypt?
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With what did the Egyptians pursue the Israelites as far as the Red Sea?
With what did the Egyptians pursue the Israelites as far as the Red Sea?
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When Israel cried for help what did the LORD put between Israel and the Egyptians?
When Israel cried for help what did the LORD put between Israel and the Egyptians?
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What group of people fought against Israel on the eastern side of the Jordan?
What group of people fought against Israel on the eastern side of the Jordan?
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After Israel destroyed the Amorites on the eastern side of the Jordan, what did they do?
After Israel destroyed the Amorites on the eastern side of the Jordan, what did they do?
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Who sent for Balaam to put a curse on Israel?
Who sent for Balaam to put a curse on Israel?
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Balak sent for whom to put a curse on Israel?
Balak sent for whom to put a curse on Israel?
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What was God's response to Balaam's request to put a curse on Israel?
What was God's response to Balaam's request to put a curse on Israel?
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After Israel crossed the Jordan, what was the first city that fought against them?
After Israel crossed the Jordan, what was the first city that fought against them?
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When the Israelites crossed the Jordan, all of the following peoples fought against them EXCEPT?
When the Israelites crossed the Jordan, all of the following peoples fought against them EXCEPT?
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What did God send ahead of them to drive out the inhabitants of the land before them?
What did God send ahead of them to drive out the inhabitants of the land before them?
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Study Notes
Renewal of the Covenant
- Joshua summoned all tribes of Israel to Shechem for covenant renewal.
- Elders and judges presented themselves before God at this gathering.
Leaders Present
- Leaders who gathered included judges, elders, and officials, but priests were not specifically mentioned.
Historical Context
- Joshua recounted Israel's history, mentioning Terah and Nahor as ancestors beyond the Euphrates River.
- Forefathers served other gods during their time beyond the river.
God's Promises
- God took Abraham from beyond the Euphrates River and promised him descendants like Isaac, Jacob, but not Lot.
- Esau received the hill country of Seir as his inheritance, while Jacob's descendants ended up in Egypt.
Exodus and Conquest
- God sent Moses and Aaron to lead Israelites out of Egypt, pursued by chariots at the Red Sea.
- Darkness was placed between the Egyptians and Israelites as they cried for help.
Confrontations in Canaan
- Amorites were the primary adversaries fought on the eastern side of the Jordan.
- Israel took possession of the Amorites' land after defeating them.
Balaam and the Curse
- Balak, son of Zippor, sought Balaam son of Beor to curse Israel, but God did not listen to Balaam's request.
First Confrontation After Crossing
- Jericho was the first city to oppose Israel upon crossing the Jordan.
- Various peoples, including Canaanites and Hittites, fought against the Israelites, but Edomites were an exception.
Divine Intervention
- God sent hornets to drive out the inhabitants of the land before the Israelites, demonstrating divine assistance in their conquest.
Warfare
- Israel did not utilize conventional instruments of war when taking the land, relying instead on supernatural help.
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Test your knowledge of Joshua 24 with these flashcard-style multiple-choice questions. Perfect for students of biblical studies, these cards cover key events and decisions made during Joshua's leadership. Challenge yourself to remember where the tribes renewed their covenant and what actions took place at Shechem.
