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Joshua was the son of whom?
Joshua was the son of whom?
Nun
Joshua became the leader of the Israelites after whose death?
Joshua became the leader of the Israelites after whose death?
Moses
What river were the Israelites to cross into the promised land?
What river were the Israelites to cross into the promised land?
Jordan River
Who did God say would stand against Joshua?
Who did God say would stand against Joshua?
Joshua is told to be what as he leads the people to inherit the land?
Joshua is told to be what as he leads the people to inherit the land?
Joshua was told to be careful to obey what that Moses gave?
Joshua was told to be careful to obey what that Moses gave?
What will help Joshua do everything written in the Book of the Law?
What will help Joshua do everything written in the Book of the Law?
Who will be with Joshua wherever he goes?
Who will be with Joshua wherever he goes?
In how many days will the Israelites cross into the promised land?
In how many days will the Israelites cross into the promised land?
Who is giving the promised land to the Israelites?
Who is giving the promised land to the Israelites?
How many spies did Joshua send to look over the land, especially Jericho?
How many spies did Joshua send to look over the land, especially Jericho?
In whose house did the spies enter?
In whose house did the spies enter?
Who sent a message to Rahab looking for the spies?
Who sent a message to Rahab looking for the spies?
Where did the woman hide the spies?
Where did the woman hide the spies?
The people of Jericho were doing what because of the Israelites?
The people of Jericho were doing what because of the Israelites?
The people of Jericho heard that the Lord had dried up what body of water when the Israelites left Egypt?
The people of Jericho heard that the Lord had dried up what body of water when the Israelites left Egypt?
What did Rahab ask for since she had shown kindness to the 2 spies?
What did Rahab ask for since she had shown kindness to the 2 spies?
How did the spies reply to Rahab's request?
How did the spies reply to Rahab's request?
Where was Rahab's house?
Where was Rahab's house?
What was the sign to the Israelites of where Rahab lived?
What was the sign to the Israelites of where Rahab lived?
What were the Israelites supposed to follow when they broke camp to enter the promised land?
What were the Israelites supposed to follow when they broke camp to enter the promised land?
Who took the ark of the covenant ahead of the people?
Who took the ark of the covenant ahead of the people?
What were the priests to do when they reached the edge of the Jordan River?
What were the priests to do when they reached the edge of the Jordan River?
What will happen when the priests set foot in the Jordan River while carrying the ark of the Lord?
What will happen when the priests set foot in the Jordan River while carrying the ark of the Lord?
How full was the Jordan River when the priests' feet touched the water's edge?
How full was the Jordan River when the priests' feet touched the water's edge?
The whole nation of Israel passed through the Jordan River on what?
The whole nation of Israel passed through the Jordan River on what?
How many men were chosen to pick up stones?
How many men were chosen to pick up stones?
Who did the chosen men represent?
Who did the chosen men represent?
Where did they pick the stones from?
Where did they pick the stones from?
What were the stones for?
What were the stones for?
What happened when the priests set their feet on dry ground?
What happened when the priests set their feet on dry ground?
Where did Joshua set up the 12 stones?
Where did Joshua set up the 12 stones?
What do the 12 stones mean?
What do the 12 stones mean?
The Lord dried up the Jordan River just like he had what?
The Lord dried up the Jordan River just like he had what?
How long did the Israelites move about in the desert after leaving Egypt?
How long did the Israelites move about in the desert after leaving Egypt?
Why did all the men who were military age when they left Egypt die in the desert?
Why did all the men who were military age when they left Egypt die in the desert?
Where did the Israelites celebrate the Passover after crossing the Jordan River?
Where did the Israelites celebrate the Passover after crossing the Jordan River?
What did the Israelites stop eating once they ate of the produce of Canaan?
What did the Israelites stop eating once they ate of the produce of Canaan?
Who appeared to Joshua while he was near Jericho?
Who appeared to Joshua while he was near Jericho?
Study Notes
Leadership and Transition
- Joshua, son of Nun, succeeded Moses as the leader of the Israelites.
- The Israelites prepared to cross the Jordan River into the Promised Land within three days.
Divine Assurance and Guidance
- God assured Joshua that no one would stand against him.
- Joshua was instructed to be strong and courageous while obeying God's law and meditating on it day and night for success.
Spying and Strategy
- Joshua sent two spies to scout Jericho, where they entered Rahab's house.
- The King of Jericho sought the spies, but Rahab hid them under flax on her roof, demonstrating her faith by recognizing the Israelites' impending victory.
Rahab's Pact
- Rahab requested protection for her family in exchange for hiding the spies, who agreed with the promise of life for her kindness.
- The spies instructed Rahab to mark her window with a scarlet chord as a sign for the Israelites.
Crossing the Jordan River
- The Israelites were to follow the ark of the covenant, carried by priests, as they crossed the Jordan River.
- When the priests stepped into the flooded Jordan, the waters ceased to flow, allowing the people to cross on dry ground.
Memorial and Reflection
- Twelve men were chosen, one from each tribe, to collect stones from the Jordan as a memorial in Gilgal, symbolizing their miraculous crossing.
- This act was meant to remind future generations of God's power and the Israelites' passage through the Jordan.
Consequences of Disobedience
- All military-aged men who left Egypt died in the desert due to their disobedience, as the Israelites wandered for forty years before entering Canaan.
Celebrations and New Beginnings
- After crossing the Jordan, the Israelites celebrated Passover at Gilgal, marking a significant moment in their journey.
- Following the Passover, the Israelites ceased to rely on manna as they began to eat the produce of Canaan, illustrating their transition into the land promised to them.
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Description
Explore the themes of leadership and divine guidance in the Book of Joshua. This quiz delves into Joshua's transition from Moses' successor to leading the Israelites in their journey towards the Promised Land. Test your knowledge on key events such as the spying of Jericho and Rahab's pivotal role.
