Chapter 10 Flashcards
The 5th book of the Bible. Says god’s people must love and obey him when they enter into and live in the promise land.
Book of Deuteronomy
The words Moses spoke in Deuteronomy became can important prayer known as?
The shema
the Book of Joshua deals with the Israelites entry into where?
Canaan
What is the one very famous event in the conquest of Canaan, which is found in chapters 1-6 of the book of Joshua?
The fall of Jericho
What is the name of a well know city in the center of Canaan, about 23 ,isles northeast of Jerusalem?
Jericho
Why were the Israelites able to conquer Jericho?
Because they followed the plan of God.
What happened to the land after the Israelites conquered Canaan?
The land was parceled out to each of the twelve tribes of Israel by casting lots.
Who made up the tribes of Israel?
The tribes were the descendants of the twelve sons of Jacob, or Israel.
Where can the story of the Israelites settlement in Canaan, which lasted almost 200 years, be found?
In the Book of Judges, the 7th book of the Bible
Why was the land distributed by casting of lots?
To show that God alone was responsible for them receiving the land and that no one but him could take the land away. It wasn’t a reward or a human achievement.
Who did God chose to remind the Israelites to keep the covenant?
Deborah, the judge
What happened during Deborah’s lifetime once Israelites starting worshipping false god’s?
Israelites territory was taken over by a Canaanite King and his general
Because of Deborah’s firm faith, How did God help the land to become free again of enemies?
He sent a thunderstorm that caused the canaanites chariots to get stuck in the mud and be defeated.
Where did Deborah the great tell Commander Barack to take his troops and what did tell him would happen?
She told,Barack to take the troops to Mount Tabor in the north and that God would give the Israelites a great victory there.
After winning at mount tabor and turning against God, which enemy starting to rule god’s people?
The Philistines