Joshua 7 Bible Quiz

Questions and Answers

Who took some of the devoted things from Jericho?

Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe Judah

Why did the Lord's anger burn against Israel?

Achan took some of the things devoted to the Lord from Jericho

Joshua sent men from Jericho to where to spy out the region?

Ai, near Beth Aven, to the east of Bethel

Achan was from what tribe?

Judah Signup and view all the answers

Where is Ai?

Near Beth Aven, to the east of Bethel Signup and view all the answers

What was the report about Ai?

Only a few people lived there, it is a small city so only send a few men to fight Signup and view all the answers

How many men were sent to fight at Ai?

3000 men Signup and view all the answers

How many Israelites were killed at Ai?

36 Signup and view all the answers

Where did the men of Ai chase the Israelites till?

From the city gate as far as Shebarim, killing them on the slopes Signup and view all the answers

Because of what happened at Ai the hearts of the Israelites turned...

Water Signup and view all the answers

What did Joshua and the elders of Israel do after they heard of what happened at Ai?

They tore their clothes and fell facedown to the ground before the ark of the Lord and sprinkled dust on their heads and remained there till evening Signup and view all the answers

What did Joshua tell the Lord the Canaanites would do after they heard about what happened at Ai?

They would surround the Israelites and cut off their name from the earth Signup and view all the answers

The Lord said he would not be with Israel anymore unless they did what?

Unless they destroyed among them whatever is devoted to destruction Signup and view all the answers

What did the Lord tell Joshua to do to prepare for tomorrow?

Sanctify the people and tell them to sanctify themselves Signup and view all the answers

The Lord said Israel cannot stand against its enemies unless they did what?

Until they removed the devoted things from among them Signup and view all the answers

Israel was supposed to sanctify themselves for 'tomorrow' what was happening tomorrow in the morning?

Israel would present themselves tribe by tribe, the tribe the Lord chose would come forward clan by clan, the clan the Lord chose would come forward family by family, the family the Lord chose would come forward man by man Signup and view all the answers

What was to happen to the person caught with the devoted things?

They are to be destroyed by fire along with everything that belongs to him since they violated the covenant of the Lord and has done outrageous things in Israel Signup and view all the answers

What tribe was chosen when they came forward?

Judah Signup and view all the answers

What clan was chosen when they came forward?

Zerah Signup and view all the answers

What family was chosen when they came forward?

Zabdi Signup and view all the answers

Who was the man chosen?

Achan, son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah Signup and view all the answers

What did Achan take?

A beautiful mantle from Shinar, 200 shekels of silver, and a bar of gold weighing 50 shekels because when he saw them, he coveted them Signup and view all the answers

Where were the things Achan stole hid?

In the ground inside his tent with the silver underneath Signup and view all the answers

Who did Joshua send to check whether the stolen items were where Achan said it was?

Messengers Signup and view all the answers

What did the messengers do with the stolen items from the ground inside Achan's tent?

They brought them before Joshua and all the Israelites Signup and view all the answers

What and who was taken to the Valley of Achor?

Achan, his sons and daughter, his oxen, donkeys, and sheep, the mantle, the silver, the bar of gold, his tent, and all that he had Signup and view all the answers

Where was Achan, his sons and daughters, cattle, sheep and donkeys, tent, and all that belonged to him taken to?

The Valley of Achor (Valley of Trouble) Signup and view all the answers

What did the Israelites do to Achan, his sons and daughters, and everything of his?

They stoned him and the rest and burned them and put a large pile of rocks over Achan Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Valley of Achor named that?

Because the Lord turned from his burning anger Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Events in Joshua 7

Achan, from the tribe of Judah, took items devoted to the Lord from Jericho, provoking God's anger against Israel.
Joshua sent spies to Ai, located near Beth Aven and to the east of Bethel, which had a report of being a small city with few inhabitants.
3000 Israelite men were sent to attack Ai, resulting in the death of 36 Israelites during the battle.
The men of Ai pursued the Israelites, killing them as they retreated from the city gate to Shebarim.

Israel's Response to Defeat

The Israelites' hearts melted in fear after the defeat at Ai, likened to water.
Joshua and the elders mourned by tearing their clothes and falling before the ark of the Lord, remaining in sorrow until evening.

God's Instructions

The Lord warned Joshua that Israel would not succeed against its enemies unless they removed the devoted items among them.
Joshua was instructed to sanctify the people to prepare for a selection process, tribe by tribe, to identify the guilty individual.

Identification of Achan

The selection process revealed Judah as the chosen tribe, followed by the clan of Zerah, then the family of Zabdi, ultimately leading to Achan.
Achan confessed to taking a beautiful mantle, silver, and gold, hiding them in his tent.

Consequences for Achan

Achan's theft led to his execution along with his family and possessions in the Valley of Achor, which signifies trouble.
The Israelites stoned Achan and his family, burned their remains, and covered them with a significant pile of rocks, marking the place and the severity of Achan’s sin.

Significance of the Valley of Achor

The Valley of Achor was named after Achan’s punishment, marking the turning point in the Lord's judgment and the eventual restoration of His favor towards Israel.

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Test your knowledge of Joshua Chapter 7 from the Bible with this engaging quiz. Explore key events such as Achan's sin and the consequences faced by Israel. Perfect for Bible study groups or personal reflection.