Joshua and the Conquest of The Promised Land Flashcards
Successor of Moses
Joshua
Joshua’s father
Nun
What did God say to Joshua about how he should be?
“Be firm and steadfast”
According to God, what is the domain of the Promised Land?
All the land of the Hittites, from the desert and from Lebanon east to the great river Euphrates and west to the Great Sea
After what God told Joshua, what did Joshua command his officers?
To prepare for the next 3 days to cross the Jordan River to claim the promised land
Who were the Transjordan Tribes?
Gadites, Reubenites and Half-tribe of Manasseh
What did God tell the Transjordan tribes?
Their families shall stay in the land Moses gave beyond the Jordan and that the warriors must cross over the Jordan
Where were the two spies the Jordan sent from?
Shittim
Where did the spies sent to?
Jericho
Who was the harlot that helped the spies?
Rahab
True or False? The king of Jericho found out about the spies and demanded Rahab to bring them at his footstep
True
Why did Rahab assist the spies of Joshua?
because her people have heard about the fearsome and wonderful miracles that the people Israel had received from Yahweh
What was condition that Rahab gave in exchange for help she has given?
To spare her and her kin
What part of the city of Jericho did Rahab live
The city wall
What advice did Rahab give the spies while she was letting them down on a rope?
To hide at the hill country for 3 days
What was the item to signify that the house was Rahab’s?
scarlet cord
What were the instructions given by the officers and Joshua to the people Israel for the preparation of the crossing?
To be aware when the the ark of the covenant carried by the levitical priests and follow them, as well as sanctification of oneself
Describe the events that occurred in “The Crossing Begun”
Basically, when the priests touched the water of Jordan, it ceased to flow. Then, while the people crossed the river, the priests remained motionless until all have passed.
What happened after the crossing of the river Jordan?
Memorial Stones (12 men each with 12 stones as a reminder of the wonderful events that happened in the crossing) at the riverbed and in front of the ark
Who were the armed tribes that crossed the river Jordan?
The Transjordan tribes: Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe Manasseh
True or False? The Lord rejected Joshua on the day of the crossing.
False
Where did the people Israel camp? (Hint: eastern limit of Jericho)
Gilgal
Who were the people that were disheartened when they heard about Israel crossing the River Jordan?
Amorites and Canaanites
How long did the Israelites wander in the desert?
40 years
How did the Lord describe the promised land?
flowing of milk and honey (Canaan)
What was the food they stopped eating? (Hint: food they ate whilst they were in the desert)
Manna
What did event they celebrate after rites at Gilgal were performed?
Passover
What happened in the Rites at Gilgal?
males were circumcised for the second time to remove the reproach of Egypt
What is the ‘the month’?
Nisan
What happened after the rites at Gilgal?
Siege at Jericho: where Joshua found an angel
What were God’s orders for the fall of Jericho?
seven priests carry ram’s horns and the ark ahead of them. they will circle the city for six days, on the sixth day, they must circle the city seven times and on the seventh round they must blow the rams horns and shout. the walls will fall and they must execute a ban which excludes Rahab’s family. All the treasures must be put in the treasury of the Lord
What kind of oath did Joshua swear on any who attempts to rebuild the city Jericho?
a curse
Who was the dude that incurred during the ban at Jericho
Achan from the tribe of Judah
What was the result of Achan’s misdeed?
Anger of the Lord that caused the defeat at Ai
What was Achan’s punishment for violating the order of the ban?
He was stoned to death! (supposedly, he was to be burned with fire along with all of his belongings)
Where was Achan stoned?
Valley of Achor
What was the difference with the capture of Ai and the fall of Jericho?
They were allowed to get booty!
Was the second attack on Ai successful?
YUP
What did they do to the kind of Ai?
He was hanged
Where was the Altar that Joshua made after the capture of Ai?
Mount Ebal
Where did the renewal of the Covenant take place?
Shechem
What age did Joshua die?
101
