Joshua Flashcards
In the book of Joshua, what is the “Picture of Christ?”
Commander of the Lord’s Army
What is the theme for the book of Joshua?
“Total Victory”
The context in the book of Joshua describes what portion of the Bible?
“Possessing the Land”
Who wrote the book of Joshua?
Joshua
When was the book of Joshua written?
1390 B.C.
To whom was the book of Joshua written for?
the Victorious Israelites
Where was the book of Joshua written?
“In the Land”
Why was the book of Joshua written?
to Prepare Israel to be a Nation
During chapters 1-5 in Joshua, Joshua sent how many spies and where?
Joshua sent TWO SPIES
Joshua sent spies to scout JERICHO
During chapters 1-5 in Joshua, what type of person did the two spies take protection under and what was the individual’s name?
She was a PROSTITUTE
Her name was RAHAB
Did Rahab lie? Explain your reasoning.
Rahab DID NOT LIE but instead was in a situation of making decisions, both being wrong. In such a case, the more Godly outcome (per se) is the correct answer and is known as a MORAL DILEMMA.
In what book and chapters does the reader witness the “miraculous crossing of the Jordan?”
The book of JOSHUA
In CHAPTERS 1-5
Where did Joshua make camp for God’s chosen people during chapters 1-5?
Joshua made camp at GILGAL
What action did Joshua have God’s chosen people perform to symbolize the sign of the Covenant?
The sign of the covenant is CIRCUMCISION
What important phrase is to be remembered when observing Christophany in Joshua 1-5?
“Captain of the Host of the Lord”
The first of three “Campaigns” takes place in Joshua 6-8 known as the what?
the “CENTRAL Campaign”
The sub-topic of Joshua in chapters 1-5 states what?
“the Preparation of the People”
Joshua 6-12 conveys to the reader what sub-topic?
the “Promise Land Conquered”
What happened to Jericho (ultimately), and in what passage of the Bible?
The WALLS FELL DOWN
Jericho fell in JOSHUA 6-8
the “Ambush and Victory” was accomplished using who?
the “Ambush and Victory” was accomplished through… Ai
What name of significance comes to mind when reflecting on the “blessings and curses” in Joshua 6-8?
BALAAM is the name to remember
What is the second campaign called and in what passage of the Bible is this campaign located?
the second campaign is the “SOUTHERN campaign”
the Southern Campaign is located in JOSHUA 6-8
The Southern Campaign was known for what two things?
the DECEIT of the GIBEONITES in chapter 9
and…
the DEFEAT of the AMORITES in chapter 10
List the alliances that were established between the Canaanites and the Amorites (there are 5):
1) Adonizek of Jerusalem
2) Hoham of Hebron
3) Piram of Jarmuth
4) Japhia of Lachish
5) Debir of Eglon
The “Long Day Miracle” was located where, uses what book as a reference, where the miracle is called “___ _____ _____”
The Long Day Miracle was:
- Located in the "VALLEY of AJALON"
- holds reference in the book of "ASHER"
- the miracle was where the "sun stood still"
List the additional conquests made by the Southern Campaign (there are 7):
1) Makedah
2) Libnah
3) Lachish
4) Gezer
5) Eglon
6) Hebron
7) Debir
How to remember:
Make Libby Lack Good Emotional Happiness Deliberately
How many “Campaigns” are there?
there are 3:
- Central
- Southern
- Northern
What campaign appears in chapter 11, and where was the location ?
the NORTHERN campaign
the Location takes place in: “the WATERS of MEROM”
What battle did the Northern Campaign participate in during chapter 11?
the DEFEAT of CANAANITES
What happened to Hazor during the defeat of the Canaanites?
Hazor was BURNED
How long did Northern Campaign’s last?
the battle took approximately 5-15 years
List the Kings which were conquered:
1) Sihon and Og (on the East Bank)
2) 31 Kings (on the West Bank)
Joshua 13-24 conveys to the reader what sub-topic?
“Providential Settlement of the Tribes”
How many tribes existed on the East Bank during Joshua 13-21?
2 1/2 Tribes
How many tribes existed on the West Bank during Joshua 13-21?
9 1/2 Tribes
Where was Joshua in chapters 18-19?
at Shiloh
the “Conquest of Hebron” was made by who? And, in what passage did the “Conquest of Hebron” occur?
the “Conquest of Hebron” was made by CALEB
this “Conquest” occurred in JOSHUA 20-21
Who made the “Conquest of Kirjath-Sepher?”
Othniel
List the “Cities of Refuge” (there are 6):
1) Kedesh
2) Schechem
3) Hebron (20 miles from Jerusalem)
4) Bezer
5) Ramoth
6) Golan
How to remember:
Karate Shows He Be Ripping Grass
List the four “Levitical Cities” (Sons of):
1) Aaron
2) Kohath
3) Gershon
4) Merari
What does “Ed” translate to?
“Witness”
What happened in Joshua, chapter 22?
There was an argument about the Altar
What type of Altar is described in Joshua 22?
the “Altar of TESTIMONY”
What is happening in Joshua 23-24?
Joshua is dying and so he gives his “Farewell Address” which informs of “Warnings” and a “Final Challenge.”
Joshua’s Farewell Address was that of…
“God-given Victory”
What “Warnings” does Joshua tell his audience in his “Farewell Address” (there are 3)?
1) to keep the Law
2) to have no other Gods
3) no inter-marriage with “unbelievers”
What two challenges did Joshua give us during his “Farewell Address?”
1) to “Fear the Lord”
2) to “Choose you this Day”
What tribe did Joshua come from?
The tribe of Ephriam
