Potpourri
Concerning Jesus, what does pre-incarnate mean?
Jesus existed before he was born as a baby.
What were the fighting men and the priests commanded to do every morning for six days?
March once around the city of Jericho. Joshua 6:3.
Who sinned by disobeying the command to bring devoted things to the priests and destroy everything else?
Achan. Joshua 7:1.
What did Joshua do once the Amorite kings were defeated and their cities taken over by the Israelites?
Divided the land. Joshua 18:10.
What were the Israelites supposed to do to the Canaanites that remained in some areas of the land?
Drive them out, destroy them.
How would Israel know which house in Jericho was Rahab’s?
She tied a scarlet cord in her window.
Who did Joshua send to get Rahab and her family safely out of the city?
The two spies whom Rahab had saved. Joshua 6:23.
Who was angry with the Gibeonites and surrounded their city?
Five Amorite kings from southern Canaan.
What tribe did not receive land?
Levi.
What did God require of the Israelites when they settled in the promised land?
Obedience to him and his commands.
What was Joshua worried the Israelites would do after he was gone?
Worship false gods/idols. Joshua 24:14–15.
Who appeared to Joshua before the battle of Jericho and what was given to Joshua?
Jesus/Commander of the Lord’s army. Joshua 5:14.
Instructions to win the battle. Joshua 6:2–5.
Who suffered because of Achan’s sin? (Name two.)
All of Israel. The 36 men who died in battle and their families. Achan and his sons and daughters.
Name three of the four bodies of water which form the western and eastern boundaries of Israel's land.
Mediterranean Sea, Sea of Galilee, Jordan River, and Dead Sea (or Salt Sea)
Why does Judges 2:12 say the people abandoned the Lord? In what way did they leave him?
They bowed down to other gods. God alone deserves our worship.
What was the name of Balaam's donkey?
She is not named in Scripture.
What have archaeologists discovered about the city of Jericho’s walls? How many were there?
Three walls (revetment, outer, inner). These walls were tall and thick.
How long did God keep the sun up for Joshua?
About a day. Joshua 10:13.
Which two of God’s promises to Abraham were fulfilled in the book of Joshua?
God made the Israelites into a great nation/people and gave them a land. Genesis 17:6–8.
How did God punish the Israelites when they disobeyed and what was his goal?
Judges 2:14. Sent enemies against them. He wanted them to recognize they had sinned and to repent.
What two nations heard about Israel’s victories and feared they were next to be conquered?
Moab and Midian. Numbers 22:4.
Where did the spies take Rahab and her family?
Out of the city to the Israelite camp. Joshua 6:23.
What tribe was Achan from?
Judah.
Which tribe received a large portion of land in the southern part of Israel and which tribe's land was within that land?
Judah. Simeon.
Who was the first judge God raised up to save the people when they were forced to serve the king of Mesopotamia?
Othniel. Judges 3:9.