Balaam
What man was hired by Balak, the king of Moab, to curse the Israelites?
Balaam-- a non-Israelite prophet. He earned a living making prophecies and placing curses or blessings.
What city did Rahab live in?
Jericho
Who was the leader of the army against Jericho?
Joshua
What was the name of the King of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor?
King Jabin
What was the name of the ruler of Egypt who commanded that all Hebrew baby boys were to be thrown in the river to die?
Pharoah
Why did Balak want the Israelites to be cursed?
Balak was afraid when he saw the Israelites camping close to the town of Moab--afraid that they were going to destroy Moab. In fear, he asked Balaam to put a curse on them.
Where did Rahab hide the 2 spies so they wouldn't get captured?
On her roof
Why did the commander of the Lord's army tell Joshua to remove his sandals?
Because he was standing on holy ground
What were Deborah's 2 roles?
a) A prophetess and judge
b) A mother and army commander
a) a prophetess and judge
Why did God send plagues to Egypt?
So that Pharoah would let the Israelites go. They were stuck as slaves under his evil rule.
What did the donkey see on the road in front of it that caused it to move to the side, and later stop?
An angel with a sword in hand. At that point, only the donkey could see the angel so Balaam was frustrated when the donkey wasn't going forward.
What did Rahab want in return for hiding the spies?
That her and her family be spared when the Israelites come to conquer Jericho
What did the Israelite priests use as trumpets?
Ram horns
What was the name of the man who Deborah told to take 10,000 soldiers to Mount Tabor and go to war with them? This same man said he will lead the army but would only go if Deborah came along.
Barak. Deborah agreed to go with him but told him that because of this there would be no glory for him on this journey. But instead, the army leader, Sisera, would be conquered by a woman.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind
Balaam was getting frustrated with the donkey for not going forward, and when the donkey laid down, Balaam started beating the donkey. What did the donkey SPEAK?
The donkey said, "Why are you beating me?"
Then the Lord opened Balaam's eyes and he could see the Angel of the Lord before him
Why did Rahab risk her life by hiding the spies?
She had heard about what God had already done for the Israelites on their journey and what He was capable of. She knew He was powerful and if the true God.
Once the walls fell down, whose house was spared from being killed?
Rahab's
How did Jael kill Sisera (the leader of the Canaanite army)?
She told him he could rest in her tent. Once asleep, she took an iron tent peg and used a hammer to drive the peg through his head.
(Judges 4:21)
What was the name of Moses' brother who built the golden calf?
Aaron
What did the angel of the Lord instruct Balaam to do?
To speak only the word that God puts in his mouth. Balaam blessed the Israelites--instead of cursing them.
What did the spies tell Rahab to do so that they would know what house to avoid when they attack the city?
Hang a red cord out the window. When they see that, they will not attack their house and everyone inside it.
What were the Israelites told to do in the battle of Jericho?
March around the city once a day for 6 days. On the 7th day, march around the city 7 times. After that, blow the trumpets and shout! This caused the walls of Jericho to fall down and the Israelites were able to conquer the city, killing everyone and everything.
Why did God allow His people, the Israelites, to be overwhelmed by the Canaanites?
(The Canaanites were stealing their food/grain and conquering them. They were becoming weak and powerless)
To discipline them for doing evil in the sight of the Lord. For being disobedient and following man rather than God.
What were the names of the 2 spies that trusted God's plan when they went to spy in Canaan?
Caleb and Joshua