The sin of Achan
What sin did Achan commit?
He took some of the devoted things from Jericho, which was forbidden by God.
Why was the LORD angry with Israel after the battle of Jericho?
Because someone had violated His command by taking devoted things.
Where did Joshua build an altar after the victory at Ai?
Mt Ebal
Why did five Amorite kings attack Gibeon?
Because Gibeon had made a peace treaty with Israel.
Why did King Jabin of Hazor gather other kings to fight Israel?
He feared Israel’s success and wanted to stop their conquest.
What were the Cities of Refuge?
➤ Places where someone who killed another unintentionally could flee for protection.
What items did Achan take?
➤ A beautiful robe, 200 shekels of silver, and a bar of gold.
What instructions did God give Joshua before the second battle of Ai?
Set an ambush behind the city.
What did Joshua write on the stones at Mount Ebal?
A copy of the law of Moses
How did God intervene in the battle against the Amorite kings?
➤ He threw large hailstones from the sky that killed many.
What command did God give Joshua regarding the enemy’s horses and chariots?
Hamstring the horses and burn the chariots.
How many Cities of Refuge were there, and where were they located?
➤ Six cities, three on each side of the Jordan River.
How did Joshua find out who had sinned?
God instructed Joshua to bring the tribes forward until Achan was identified.
What strategy did the Israelites use to defeat Ai?
They lured the men out of the city and then ambushed it from behind.
How did the Gibeonites deceive the Israelites?
They wore worn-out clothes and carried moldy bread to pretend they came from far away.
What miracle did God perform when Joshua prayed during the battle?
He made the sun stand still.
Which city did Joshua burn down completely in Joshua 11?
Hazor
Why would someone flee to a City of Refuge?
To escape revenge for accidental killing
What was Achan’s punishment?
He and his family were stoned to death and then burned.
How did the Israelites trick the men of Ai?
➤ Pretended to flee in battle, drawing them away from the city.
What mistake did the Israelites make when dealing with the Gibeonites?
They did not consult God before making a treaty.
What happened to the five Amorite kings after they were captured?
➤ They were executed and their bodies were hung on trees.
How long did Israel fight before the conquest was complete?
7 years
Would a person be held accountable for killing someone who willfully left a city of refuge?
No
What do we learn from Achan?
➤ Disobedience affects the whole community and sin has serious consequences.
– What happened to the king of Ai?
➤ He was captured, hanged, and his body was thrown at the city gate.
What was the consequence of Israel’s treaty with the Gibeonites?
➤ Israel had to honor the treaty and defend them against their enemies.
How many kings did Joshua and the Israelites defeat in total?
31
– What happened to the land after Joshua’s conquests?
The land had rest from war
What lesson do the Cities of Refuge teach about God’s justice and mercy?
God provides justice while also offering mercy and protection for the innocent.