Joshua Chapter 8 Quiz & Flashcards: Questions & Answers

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What did the Lord tell Joshua not to be when fighting the men of Ai after killing Achan?

Do not fear or be dismayed

The Lord said you shall do to Ai and its king as you did to...

Jericho and its king

What instructions did the Lord change from the battle of Jericho to the battle of Ai?

The Israelites were allowed to take the spoil and livestock as booty (treasure) for themselves

How were the Israelites to attack Ai the second time?

Set an ambush from behind the city after pretending like they were retreating like the first battle Signup and view all the answers

How many warriors did Joshua send to ambush the city from behind?

30,000 warriors Signup and view all the answers

What was the job of the people in front of Ai?

To retreat and draw the men of Ai away from the city Signup and view all the answers

What was the job of the people behind Ai?

Ambush and seize the city and set the city on fire Signup and view all the answers

Where was the place of ambush?

Between Bethel and Ai, to the west of Ai Signup and view all the answers

Where did Joshua go for the battle of Ai?

He went to the camp with the people in front Signup and view all the answers

Joshua and who went before the people to Ai along with the fighting men?

The elders of Israel Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Israelites in front of Ai camp?

North side of Ai with a ravine between themselves and Ai Signup and view all the answers

How many people were in the third group Joshua sent and where were they placed?

5000 men between Bethel and Ai, to the west of the city Signup and view all the answers

Where did Joshua spend the night before the battle of Ai?

In the valley Signup and view all the answers

When the king of Ai saw the Israelites, how did he respond?

He and the inhabitants of the city hurried out to the meeting place facing the Arabah Signup and view all the answers

In what direction did Joshua and Israel pretend to flee in?

The direction of the wilderness Signup and view all the answers

What did the Lord tell Joshua to stretch out toward Ai?

The sword in Joshua's hand Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Joshua stretched out the sword in his hand?

The troops in ambush, ambushed the city and set it on fire Signup and view all the answers

What did the men of Ai see when they looked back at the city?

They saw the smoke of the city rising to the sky Signup and view all the answers

What did the Israelites who were pretending to flee do after they saw the smoke rising from Ai?

They turned back and struck down the men of Ai Signup and view all the answers

What did the ambushers do after they set the city on fire?

They came back to help the rest of the Israelites Signup and view all the answers

Who was the only person from Ai alive after the battle of Ai?

The king of Ai who was brought to Joshua Signup and view all the answers

How many people of Ai were killed that day?

All of them, 12,000 Signup and view all the answers

How long did Joshua point the sword toward Ai?

Until the Israelites had destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai Signup and view all the answers

What did the Israelites take as their booty (treasure)?

Spoil of the city and livestock Signup and view all the answers

What is still a heap of ruins to this day?

Ai Signup and view all the answers

What did Joshua do to the king of Ai?

Hung him on a tree until evening Signup and view all the answers

When did Joshua command the king of Ai's body be taken down?

At sunset Signup and view all the answers

What was done with the body of the king of Ai after it was taken down from the tree?

It was thrown at the entrance of the gate of the city and put a heap of stones on top of it which is still there to this day Signup and view all the answers

Where did Joshua build an altar to the Lord, God of Israel?

Mount Ebal Signup and view all the answers

What was the altar made of as commanded by Moses in the book of the law of Moses?

Unhewn stones (whole stones) on which no iron tool has been used Signup and view all the answers

What did they do on the altar at Mount Ebal?

Offered burnt sacrifices and sacrificed offerings of well-being Signup and view all the answers

What did Joshua do on Mount Ebal along with building an altar?

In the presence of the Israelites he wrote on the stones (unhewn stones from the altar) a copy of the law of Moses Signup and view all the answers

Where did Israel stand while Joshua wrote a copy of the law of Moses on the stones?

They stood on opposite sides of the ark in front of Levitical priests who carried the ark. Half of them in front of Mount Gerizim and half in front of Mount Ebal Signup and view all the answers

What did Joshua read on Mount Ebal?

The words of the law of Moses, blessings and curses, everything in the book of the law Signup and view all the answers

Who all were at Mount Ebal?

Joshua, Israelites, women, children, and aliens (people from other nations) residing among them Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Battle of Ai Overview

The Lord instructed Joshua not to fear or be dismayed following the death of Achan.
Joshua was to treat Ai and its king as he did with Jericho and its king.
Unlike Jericho, the Israelites were permitted to keep the spoil and livestock from Ai.

Strategy for the Attack

The attack involved an ambush, with the Israelites pretending to retreat to lure the men of Ai out of the city.
Joshua sent 30,000 warriors for the ambush from behind Ai.
The front-line soldiers were tasked with retreating to draw out the enemy.

Key Locations and Actions

The ambush was set between Bethel and Ai, west of the city.
Joshua camped on the north side of Ai, across a ravine from it.
A third group of 5,000 men was positioned between Bethel and Ai.

Events During the Battle

The king of Ai rushed out to confront the Israelites upon seeing them.
Joshua pretended to flee towards the wilderness, prompting the men of Ai to follow.
Upon Joshua stretching his sword toward Ai, the ambushers attacked, setting the city on fire.

Aftermath of the Battle

The men of Ai, looking back, saw the smoke from their burning city.
Those pretending to flee turned back to attack the men of Ai.
Only the king of Ai survived, ultimately captured and brought to Joshua.

Casualties and Consequences

A total of 12,000 men from Ai were killed.
Joshua pointed his sword toward Ai until all inhabitants were destroyed.
The Israelites collected the spoil and livestock as their prize.

Joshua’s Actions Post-Battle

The king of Ai was hanged on a tree until evening; his body was removed at sunset and left at the city gate under a pile of stones, which remains as a monument.
Joshua built an altar to the Lord on Mount Ebal, using unhewn stones as commanded by Moses.

Religious Observances

Burnt offerings and sacrifices of well-being were made on the altar.
In the presence of the Israelites, Joshua inscribed a copy of the law of Moses on the stones of the altar.
The Israelites stood on opposite sides of the ark while this took place.

Summary of Events at Mount Ebal

Joshua read aloud the words of the law, including blessings and curses, to the gathered Israelites, comprising men, women, children, and foreign residents.

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