Joshua Quiz

Downright Hard

1. Give a brief description of how the Gibeonites deceived Israel.

2. Who was Adoni-Zedek?

3. How old was Caleb when he took possession of Hebron as his inheritance?

4. What is the significance of the 'Valley of Achor'?

5. Describe briefly the incident involving the three trans-Jordanian tribes that resulted in the whole congregation of Israel accusing them of treachery?

6. Which tribe inherited land on both sides of the Jordan?

7. How many armed men were sent out against Jericho?

   About 20,000
   About 40,000
   About 60,000
   About 80,000
   

8. Name one city of refuge on the east side of the Jordan and one on the west.

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9. Put the following five events in proper chronological order.

   • Joshua makes a covenant with the people of Israel at Shechem.
   • Jericho is destroyed.
   • Joshua sends two men out as spies.
   • The people cross the Jordan on dry ground.
   • The sun stands still.

                    

10. Put the following five events in proper chronological order.

    • A treaty is made with the Gibeonites.
    • Twelve memorial stones are set in the midst of the Jordan.
    • Phinehas is sent to confront the three trans-Jordanian tribes.
    • The second generation of Israelites are circumcised.
    • The land is divided according to the instructions of Moses.

                     

11. For a special challenge, combine questions 9 and 10 to put all ten events in chronological order.

    • Joshua makes a covenant with the people of Israel at Shechem.
    • Jericho is destroyed.
    • Joshua sends two men out as spies.
    • The sun stands still.
    • The people cross the Jordan on dry ground.
    • The land is divided according to the instructions of Moses.
    • Twelve memorial stones are set in the midst of the Jordan.
    • Phinehas is sent to confront the three trans-Jordanian tribes.
    • The second generation of Israelites are circumcised.
    • A treaty is made with the Gibeonites.

                     

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