Joshua Chapter 10 Flashcards

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Who was the King of Jerusalem in Joshua Ch. 10?

Adoni-zedek

Why was the king of Jerusalem afraid of the city of Gibeon and the Israelites?

Gibeon was a great city, like one of the royal cities, all of the men of Gibeon were warriors

To whom did the king of Jerusalem send for help?

Hoham, king of Jarmuth; Piram, king of Eglon; Japhia, king of Lachish; Debir, king of Hebron

How many of the Amorite kings gathered forces and encamped against Gibeon?

5 Signup and view all the answers

What did the men of Gibeon do when they were attacked?

Sent to Joshua at the camp in Gilgal asking for help Signup and view all the answers

What did Joshua do when he heard about the attack on Gibeon?

Went up from Gilgal with all the people of war and all the mighty men of valor Signup and view all the answers

What did the Lord say when he went up from Gilgal to Gibeon to meet the forces of Amorite kings?

Do not fear them, I have given them into your hands Signup and view all the answers

How long did Joshua and the Israelites march on their way from Gilgal to fight at Gibeon?

all night Signup and view all the answers

What happened during the battle at Gibeon between the Israelites and the forces of Amorite kings?

Joshua came upon them suddenly and threw the Amorites into a panic Signup and view all the answers

How far did Joshua and the Israelites chase the defeated armies of the 5 Amorite kings?

to Azekah and Makkedah Signup and view all the answers

What did the Lord do to help the Israelites win their battle against the forces of 5 Amorite kings?

Threw the armies into a panic, threw down large stones from heaven, caused the sun to stand still Signup and view all the answers

There were more who died by than the sons of Israel killed by the _____

hailstones---sword Signup and view all the answers

What did Joshua say to the Lord in the presence of Israel on the day of battle with the 5 kings of the Amorites?

Sun, stand still at Gibeon and moon, in the Valley of Aijalon Signup and view all the answers

And the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, _____________________________________

Until the nation took vengeance on their enemies Signup and view all the answers

Where did the sun stop during the battle with the 5 Amorite kings?

In the midst of heaven Signup and view all the answers

How long did the sun delay going down?

About a whole day Signup and view all the answers

In which book is this event written about?

Jashar Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about the day the sun stood still as recorded in Joshua?

It was a day when the Lord heeded the voice of man Signup and view all the answers

Where did Joshua and all Israel go after the battle with the 5 Amorite kings?

back to the camp at Gilgal Signup and view all the answers

Where were the 5 Amorite kings hiding after they fled from the battle?

In the cave at Makkedah Signup and view all the answers

What did Joshua say to do to the 5 Amorite kings who were hiding?

Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave and set men by it to guard them Signup and view all the answers

What were the Israelites to do after they had captured the 5 Amorite kings?

Do not let your enemies enter their cities Signup and view all the answers

After the battle with the 5 Amorite kings, who moved his tongue against the people of Israel?

not a man Signup and view all the answers

After the whole Israelite army returned safely to the camp at Makkedah, what did Joshua command?

Each of the chiefs of the men of war was to put his feet on the necks of the 5 kings who had been trapped in the cave Signup and view all the answers

What did Joshua do after he struck and killed the 5 Amorite kings?

Hung them on 5 trees until evening Signup and view all the answers

What order did Joshua give at sunset on the day he killed the 5 Amorite kings?

Take down their bodies from the trees, throw the bodies in the cave where they had hidden, set large stones against the mouth of the cave Signup and view all the answers

What city did Joshua totally destroy the same day he killed the 5 Amorite kings?

Makkedah Signup and view all the answers

Which 2 cities did it specifically say that the Lord gave that city and its kings into the hand of Israel?

Lachish and Libnah Signup and view all the answers

In Ch. 10, Joshua captured all the country of _ as far as _________

Goshen, Gibeon Signup and view all the answers

Where did Joshua and all Israel return at the end of Ch. 10?

to the camp at Gilgal Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Kings and Cities

Adoni-zedek was the King of Jerusalem during the events of Joshua Chapter 10.
Gibeon, a strongly fortified city, struck fear in Adoni-zedek, known for its warrior men.

Alliances and Warfare

Adoni-zedek sought help from several allies: Hoham (king of Jarmuth), Piram (king of Eglon), Japhia (king of Lachish), and Debir (king of Hebron).
Five Amorite kings joined forces against Gibeon.

Call for Help and Response

The men of Gibeon reached out to Joshua for assistance upon being attacked.
Joshua mobilized from Gilgal, leading his warriors to help Gibeon.

Divine Assurance and Strategy

The Lord assured Joshua not to fear the Amorite kings, declaring their defeat imminent.
Joshua and the Israelites marched all night to confront the enemy.

Battlefield Events

Joshua launched a surprise attack, causing panic among the Amorites.
The Israelites pursued the fleeing kings as far as Azekah and Makkedah.

Divine Intervention

God aided the Israelites by sending large hailstones that caused more casualties than they inflicted.
Joshua commanded the sun to stand still at Gibeon and the moon in the Valley of Aijalon, allowing them to continue the battle.

Unusual Day

The sun remained halted for about a whole day, a record-setting event detailed in the Book of Jashar.
This day was notable because the Lord listened to Joshua’s request.

Aftermath of Battle

After the victory, Joshua returned with Israel to Gilgal.
The five defeated kings hid in a cave at Makkedah, where Joshua ordered them contained and guarded.

Execution of Captives

Joshua commanded the chiefs of Israel to place their feet on the necks of the captured kings.
The captured kings were killed, hanged on trees until evening, and later buried in the cave.

Destruction and Conquest

Joshua destroyed the city of Makkedah on the same day the Amorite kings were executed.
The Lord also granted Israel victory over Lachish and Libnah.

Territorial Gains

Joshua captured all the territory up to Goshen and Gibeon.
The chapter concludes with Joshua and the Israelites returning to their camp at Gilgal.

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