4.- Old Testament - Joshua & Judges

What was the first city the Israelites conquered in the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership?

• Ai

• Jericho

• Bethel

• Gibeon

What miraculous event allowed the Israelites to cross the Jordan River into the Promised Land?

• The water was turned into blood.

• The river dried up when the Ark of the Covenant was carried into it.

• Moses parted the river with his staff.

• A bridge was built by the tribes.

What was the role of Rahab in the conquest of Jericho?

• She betrayed the Israelites to the king of Jericho.

• She hid the Israelite spies and helped them escape.

• She led the attack on the city.

• She warned the king of Jericho about the Israelites.

Why were the Israelites initially defeated at Ai?

• They underestimated the strength of the city.

• They sinned by keeping plunder from Jericho that was devoted to destruction.

• They lacked faith in God’s promises.

• Joshua did not consult God before the battle.

What did Joshua famously declare to the Israelites in his farewell speech?

• "Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve."

• "You will face many battles, but I will be with you."

• "Turn to Pharaoh, for he will guide you."

• "The land is yours, but do not forget the gods of Egypt."

Who was the first judge of Israel mentioned in the Book of Judges?

• Deborah

• Othniel

• Gideon

• Samson

How did Gideon test God's will regarding his calling to deliver Israel?

• By asking for rain to fall only on a fleece and not the ground.

• By sacrificing a bull on an altar to Baal.

• By throwing lots among the people.

• By consulting the Ark of the Covenant

What was Samson's source of strength, and how was it taken from him?

• His long hair, which was cut after being deceived by Delilah.

• His shield, which was stolen by the Philistines.

• His faith, which faltered when he sinned.

• His army, which abandoned him during battle.

What did Deborah, the judge and prophetess, do to deliver Israel from Canaanite oppression?

• She led the army alongside Barak and prophesied victory.

• She killed Sisera with a tent peg.

• She called for repentance and waited for a sign from God.

• She prayed for a miracle and stayed behind during the battle.

What was the consequence of Achan's sin after the battle of Jericho?

• The Israelites were defeated at Ai.

• The walls of Jericho were rebuilt.

• The Ark of the Covenant was captured.

• The Jordan River flooded again.