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How many men were killed in the first battle of Ai?
36
Why did Israel lose the first battle of Ai?
Because of Achan's sin.
Where did Achan hide the things he took from Jericho?
In a hole under his tent.
Can we hide our sins from God? Why or why not?
No, because God is omniscient (He knows and sees all things!)
What did Israel have to do before God would help them win any more battles?
Punish Achan and his family.
Who came to save the Gibeonites from the angry Amorite kings and their armies?
Joshua and his army.
What lesson did Israel learn from Achan's sin and the battle of Ai?
As long as they obeyed, God would fight for them.
How long did God keep the sun up for Joshua?
about a day
The Amorites were running away when Joshua prayed. What did he ask God to do?
Make the sun stand still, so the enemy couldn't run and hide.
God helped Israel by making the kings and their armies panic. Then what did God throw down on them?
hailstones
What should WE do when WE sin?
We must repent and confess our sin quickly, and God has promised to forgive us.
What items did Achan take?
A cloak, silver, and a bar/wedge of gold.
Name two commandments that Achan broke.
How did Israel defeat Ai in the second battle? What strategy did they use?
They tricked them by pretending they were losing the battle and ambushed them from behind.