Spies to Jerico
How many spies did Joshua send to Jerico?
2
What happened when the Israelites crossed the Jordan River?
The water parted and they walked across on dry land
Who was the man that stole gold and silver and an expensive garment and hid them in a hole under his tent?
Achan
Why did God tell Israel to destroy all the surrounding nations?
Because of their wickedness and their refusal to turn to the one true God
Whose house did the spies go to?
Rahab
How many stones did the Israelites take from the dry river bed and set up as a memorial?
12 (one for each tribe)
What happened to Israel because of Achan's sin?
They lost the battle with Ai
How did the Gibeonites trick the Israelites into thinking they were from far away place?
They wore clothes that looked like they were old and worn out and they carried moldy bread and old wineskins.
What did Rahab do when the soldiers came looking for the spies?
She hid them on her roof
Who told Joshua what to do to defeat the city of Jerico?
The Captain of the Lord's Army (Jesus or God)
What did Joshua do after Israel's defeat?
He went to God in prayer
What did Joshua forget to do before making the decision to trust the Gibeonites?
He forgot to pray
How did Rahab help the spies escape?
She let them down outside the city wall by a scarlet rope
How many days did the Israelites walk around the city of Jerico?
7 days
What happened to Achan and his family after his sin was discovered?
They were put to death
What did the Gibeonites trick Isreal into signing?
A treaty that said that Israel would not attack Gibeon
What did God do for Rahab since she helped the Israelite spies?
God protected her and everyone in her house when the walls of Jerico fell
What was different about the 7th day?
They were to walk around the city seven times while the priest blew their trumpets
How did Israel defeat Ai the second time they went to battle?
They followed God's instructions. Half the Israelite Army went out to meet Ai head-on while the other half waited in ambush.
What happened to the Gibeonites after their lie was discovered?
They became slaves to Israel.