WorksheetsQuiz on Joshua and the Israelites
Total questions: 130
Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins
Who was Joshua the son of?
Moses
Aaron
Nun
Caleb
How is Moses described in the first chapter of Joshua?
The Servant of the Lord
The Leader of Israel
The Prophet of God
The Assistant to Joshua
After the death of Moses, what did the Lord tell Joshua to do?
Remain in the wilderness
Cross the Jordan
Appoint a new leader
Return to Egypt
What did the Lord promise to give the Israelites as mentioned in Joshua chp1:3?
All the land of the Canaanites that their foot would tread upon
The territory of the wilderness and Lebanon that their foot would tread upon
The land of the Hittites that their foot would tread upon
Every place that the sole of their foot would tread upon
What was the extent of the territory promised to the Israelites?
From the Wilderness and the Lebanon as far as the great river, the river Euphrates
All the land of the Hittites
To the great sea in the west
All of the above
Why did the Lord say that no one would be able to stand against Joshua?
Because Joshua was a great warrior
Because God would be with Joshua
Because the Israelites were a mighty army
Because Joshua was strong and courageous
What two things did God tell Joshua to be?
Strong and courageous
Wise and patient
Brave and mighty
Humble and obedient
What was Joshua supposed to do with the book of Law?
Read it once a day
Not let it depart out of his mouth
Keep it hidden
Share it with everyone
Who did Joshua command to tell the people to get ready for crossing the Jordan?
The elders among the people
The priests and leaders among the people
The officers of the people
The warriors among the people
In how many days were the people supposed to cross the Jordan River?
One day
Two days
Three days
Four days
Which tribes were commanded to accompany their kindred to battle even though they already had their own land?
The tribe of Judah, Benjamin and the half tribe of Manasseh
The Reubenites, Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh
The tribe of Levi, Simeon and the half tribe of Manasseh
The tribe of Dan, Naphtali and the half tribe of Manasseh
What was the response of the people to Joshua's commands?
They will go wherever he sends them
They would do all his commands
They would only obey if God spoke to them directly
Both A & B
Both B & C
What would happen to anyone who rebelled against Joshua's orders and disobeyed him?
They would be sent back to the wilderness
They would be put to death
They would be cast out of the camp
They would be publicly shamed
How many times is 'be strong and courageous' written in Joshua Chapter 1?
2 times
3 times
4 times
5 times
How many Joshua send for spying from Shittim?
Twelve men
Two men
Ten men
Three men
What was Joshua's instruction to the spies?
To go find the land
To go view the land, especially Jericho
To go find a safe place to camp
To go speak with the king of Jericho
Where did the spies enter and spend the night?
Rahabs house
A prostitute's house
A holy mans house
Both A & C
Both A & B
What did the king of Jericho come to know about the two men?
They were merchants
They were kings from a foreign land
They were Israelites who came to search out the land
They were spies from another city
What was the king's order to Rahab?
To bring the men out of her house
To kill the men
To hide the men
To welcome the men
Where did Rahab hide the two men?
In a secret cellar
Under stalks of flax on the roof
In a hidden room behind a wall
In the city well
What did Rahab tell the king's men after she hid the spies?
That the men were still in her house
She did not know where they went
That the men were not there at all
That the men were in a different house
What did Rahab hear that made her and the people of the land melt in fear?
About destroying Sihon and Og
About God drying up the Red Sea
Both A & B
None of the above
What did Rahab request from the spies in return for her kindness?
That they give her a lot of silver and gold
That they swear by the Lord to deal kindly with her family
That they take her with them
That they give her a place in the Israelite camp
What was the sign of good faith that Rahab asked for?
That they would save her and her family from death
That they would save her and her family and give them a place to live
That they would spare her father, mother, brothers, and sisters, and deliver their lives from death
That they would spare her and her family and make them citizens of Israel
How did the spies instruct Rahab to save her family?
To gather her family in her house and tie a crimson cord in the window
To move her family to a different city and tie a crimson cord in the window
To hide her family in a secret location and tie a crimson cord in the window
To tell her family to surrender
Where did Rahab's house stand?
In the middle of the city
On the outer side of the city wall
Outside the city gate
On a hill overlooking the city
What was the spies' instruction to Rahab about what would happen if her family went out of the house into the street during the invasion?
They would be safe
The spies would be responsible for their death
They would be responsible for their own death
They would be captured
After leaving Rahab's house, where did the spies go?
They went back to Joshua immediately
They went towards the hill country to hide
They went to another city
They went to the Jordan River
How many days did the spies hide in the hill country before returning to Joshua?
2 days
3 days
4 days
5 days
What was the report the spies gave to Joshua?
All the inhabitants melted in fear
The inhabitants of the land were ready for war
The Lord had given all the land into their hands
Both A & B
Both A & C
Where did Joshua and all the Israelites reach after setting out from Shittim?
Jericho
Jordan
Gilgal
Adam
What did the Israelites do after reaching the Jordan?
They crossed immediately
They camped there for 3 days before crossing
They built an altar
They sent more spies
Who went through the camp to give commandments at the end of the three days?
Joshua
The priests
The officers
The elders
What were the Israelites told to do when they saw the Ark of the Covenant being carried by the Levitical priests?
To follow the priests
To stay in their tents
To go ahead of the priests
To go to the Jordan
What distance were the people supposed to maintain from the Ark of the Covenant?
1000 cubits
2000 cubits
3000 cubits
4000 cubits
What did Joshua tell the people to do so that the Lord would do wonders among them?
Sanctify themselves
Prepare their provisions
March toward the Jordan
Pray
Who took up the Ark of the Covenant and went in front of the people?
Joshua
The officers
The Levitical priests
The armed men
What was Joshua supposed to say to the priests when they came to the edge of the Jordan's waters?
'You shall enter the Jordan.'
'You shall stand still in the Jordan.'
'You shall cross the Jordan.'
'You shall camp by the Jordan.'
What did Joshua tell the Israelites to 'Draw Near and hear'?
The plans for battle
The words of the Lord their God
The report from the spies
The sound of the trumpets
What happened to the waters of the Jordan when the priests' feet touched the edge?
The waters of the Jordan flowing from above were cut off
The waters will became calm and stand in a single heap
The waters will stand in a single heap
Both a & c
At what time did the Jordan overflow all its banks?
Throughout the time of harvest
In the springtime
In the winter
During the flood season
Where did the waters of the Jordan stand still in a single heap?
At Gilgal, the city that is beside Zarethan
At Jordan, the city that is beside Zarethan
Far off at Adam, the city that is beside Zarethan
At Jerico, , the city that is beside Zarethan
What happened to the waters flowing toward the Dead Sea?
They were completely cut off
They flowed faster
They became still
They returned to their normal flow
What was the unique characteristic of the path the Israelites crossed through the Jordan?
It was muddy
It was stony
It became dry ground
It was covered with grass
Where did the priests stand while the entire nation of Israel finished crossing the Jordan?
On the riverbank
In the middle of the Jordan
On the Jericho side of the river
At the back of the people
What was the name of the sea where the waters of the Jordan flowed down?
Sea of Galilee
Red Sea
Sea of Arabah
Mediterranean Sea
How many men were selected from the people to take stones from the middle of the Jordan?
Ten men
Twelve men
Twenty men
Thirteen men
What were the men commanded to do with the twelve stones?
Lay them down at the top of a mountain
Lay them down where they camped
Throw them into the river
Build an altar with them
What would the stones serve as for the Israelites?
A warning
A foundation
A memorial forever
A marker of their journey
Who would ask about the meaning of the stones in the future?
The priests
Their children
Their elders
Their kings
What was the answer their children would be given about the stones?
That the Israelites built them to remember their journey
That the stones were a sign of the Lord's power
That Israel crossed over Jordan here on dry land
That the stones were a tribute to Joshua
How many armed men crossed over before the Lord to the plains of Jericho for battle?
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
What happened when the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant came up out of the Jordan?
The waters of the Jordan overflowed all its banks
The Jordan dried up again
A new path was created from Israel to Jordan
The ground remained dry and the waters dry
On what day of the first month did the Israelites set up camp at Gilgal?
1st day
5th day
10th day
14th day
What was the purpose of the Lord drying up the Jordan for the Israelites?
To show all the people of the earth that the hand of the Lord is mighty
So that the Israelites may fear the Lord their God forever
Both a and b
To prove to the Israelites that he was with them
Both a and c
What happened to the kings of the Amorites and the Canaanites when they heard that the Lord had dried up the waters of the Jordan?
They were ready to fight
They sent messengers to Joshua
Their hearts melted and their spirit left them
They converted to the Israelite faith
Who ruled west of Jericho?
The Canaanites
The Philistines
The Amorites
The Hittites
What did the Lord instruct Joshua to make for circumcision?
Bronze knives
Flint knives
Iron swords
Stone tools
What was the reason for the death of the people and warriors who came out of Egypt during their journey through the wilderness?
They worshipped idols
They persecuted Egyptians
They had not listened to the voice of the Lord
They were killed in battle
For how long did the Israelites travel in the wilderness?
20 years
30 years
40 years
50 years
What was the Lord's oath regarding the Israelites who came out of Egypt with Moses?
They would not see the land flowing with milk and honey
They would not see the land flowing with water and food
They would not see the land flowing with water and honey
They would not see the land flowing with milk and food
How long did the circumcised nation remain in their places after circumcision?
One day
Until they were healed
Until they were strong enough to fight
A week
What did the Lord say to Joshua after the circumcision?
"The disgrace of Egypt has been rolled away from you."
"You are now my chosen people."
"You are ready for battle."
"You have fulfilled my command."
What did the Lord name the place where the circumcision took place?
Gibeath-Haaraloth
Jordan
Gilgal
Shittim
Where did the Israelites celebrate the Passover after the circumcision?
Jericho
Gilgal
Shittim
Gibeath-Haaraloth
On what day and month did they keep the Passover at Gilgal?
10th day of the 1st month
14th day of the 1st month
15th day of the 2nd month
20th day of the 3rd month
What did the Israelites eat after the Passover?
Manna
Unleavened bread and parched grain
Produce of the land of Canaan
Both b and c
What did Joshua see when he was by Jericho and looked up?
A man with a drawn sword
A large army
An angel
A man on a horse
What was Joshua's question to the man he saw?
"Are you one of our enemies?"
"Are you one of us or one of our adversaries?"
"Are you one of us Egyptian or one of our adversaries?"
"Where are you from?"
What was the man's reply to Joshua's question?
"I am a soldier of the king of Jericho."
"Neither, I am a prophet sent by the Lord"
"Neither, but as Commander of the army of the Lord I have come now."
"I am here to help you."
What did Joshua do after the man's reply?
He drew his own sword
He fell on his face to the earth and worshipped
He ran away
He questioned the man's identity further
What was the command the Commander of the Lord's Army gave to Joshua?
"Prepare for battle."
"Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place where you stand is holy."
"Follow me."
"Build an altar here, for the place where you stand is holy."
Why was Jericho shut up inside and out?
Because of an ongoing plague
Because of an internal war
Because of the Israelites
Because they were preparing for a festival
Who did the Lord say He had handed Jericho over to?
Joshua
The Israelites
The kings and soldiers of Jericho
The priests
For how many days were the Israelites to march around the city once a day?
3 days
5 days
6 days
7 days
What did the seven priests carry?
Seven trumpets of ram's horns
Seven scrolls of the law
Seven jars of water
Seven swords
What were the people to do on the seventh day?
March around the city once
March around the city seven times and shout
Camp outside the city and wait
Go into the city and attack
What was Joshua's command to the people regarding their shout?
They should shout as loud as they can
They should shout after the priests blow the trumpets
They should not shout or utter a word until he told them to
They should shout on the first day
Who went before the priests and who came after the Ark?
Armed men went before, and the rear guard came after
The officers went before, and the people came after
Joshua went before, and the priests came after
The trumpets went before, and the Ark came after
What did Joshua say to the people on the seventh day after the seventh march?
"Don't shout, wait for my command!"
"Shout! For the Lord has given you the city."
"Prepare to attack, our enemy is here!"
"Shout! The wall is about to fall!"
Why was Rahab spared from destruction?
Because she was a good person
Because she helped Joshua's messengers
Because she was a prostitute
Because she was the only one to believe in God
What happened to the city of Jericho and all that was in it?
It was to be conquered and lived in
It was to be devoted to the Lord for destruction
It was to be given to the priests
It was to be a memorial
What was the command regarding the silver, gold, and vessels of bronze and iron from Jericho?
They were to be destroyed with the city
They were to be taken as spoils of war
They were to go into the treasury of the Lord
They were to be given to the poor
How did the people destroy the city?
They fought with their swords
They shot arrows at the walls
They raised a great shout and the wall fell down flat, and they charged into the city
They waited for the walls to crumble on their own
Who brought Rahab and her family out of her house?
Joshua
The two spies
The priests
The armed men
What was Joshua's oath regarding Jericho after its destruction?
That it would be a place of worship
That no one should ever live there again
That anyone who tried to build the city would be cursed
That a monument should be built there
What would happen to someone who tried to lay the foundation for Jericho?
They would be exiled
They would lose their firstborn
They would lose their youngest child
They would become sick
What would happen to someone who set up Jericho's gates?
They would lose their firstborn
They would lose their youngest one
They would be put to death
They would be cursed
Who was put to death in the city of Jericho?
Only the soldiers
Men and women, young and old
Only the king and his family
All living things
Why was Joshua's fame in all the land?
Because he was a great general
Because he had a large army
Because God was with Joshua
Because he conquered Jericho
What was the Lord's promise to Joshua?
To make him a king
To be with him and not fail or forsake him
To give him riches
To protect him from all evil
To whom did Joshua give the command to prepare their provisions?
The officers
The people
The elders
The priests
What did the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh get from Moses?
Land on the east of Jordan
Land on the west of Jordan
No land at all
Land on the plains of Jericho
When the Israelites were told to follow the priests with the Ark of the Covenant, why were they told to do so?
To find a safe path
To know the way they should go
To see a miracle
To prove their faith
What was the Lord's purpose for exalting Joshua in the sight of all Israel on the day they crossed the Jordan?
To make them know that God would be with Joshua as He was with Moses
To make them fear Joshua
To show them a miracle
To show them the power of the Ark of the Covenant and God Himself
What was unique about the Jordan River's flow when the priests' feet touched it?
It stood in a single heap at Adam
It divided into two at Adam
It flowed backward to Adam
It stopped completely at Adam
How many armed men crossed over to the plains of Jericho for battle?
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
What happened on the day the Israelites crossed the Jordan?
The Lord exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel
Joshua was humbled
The people rebelled against Joshua
The people stood in awe of Moses
Where did Joshua set up the twelve stones taken from the Jordan?
On the Jordan riverbank
At the city of Adam
At Gilgal
In the camp
What historical event was reminded and compared to the crossing of the Jordan on dry land?
The crossing of the Red Sea on dry land
The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
The flood of Noah
The parting of the Dead Sea
What was the purpose of the Lord's mighty hand in drying up the Jordan?
So that the Israelites would be mighty
So that all the people of the earth would know and fear the Lord their God forever
So that the Israelites would never have to be afraid again
So that the Israelites would conquer all their enemies
Where did the kings of the Canaanites live?
West of Jericho
By the sea
In the wilderness
On the plains of Jericho
What did the Lord say Joshua to do when the kings were afraid of the Israelites?
Make flint knives and circumcise the Israelites a second time
Lead them into battle immediately
Wait for the kings to surrender
Ask the kings to join them
What was the name of the place where Joshua circumcised the Israelites?
Jordan
Jericho
Gibeath-Haaraloth
Gilgal
Why were the people who were born on the journey through the wilderness circumcised?
They were not circumcised
Both a & d
None of the above
They were born on the journey through the wilderness
What was the Lord's oath regarding their entrance to the land flowing with milk and honey?
They would not see it
They would see it and conquer it
They would be given the land
They would be given a part of the land
What did the Israelites do in Gilgal after the circumcision?
They celebrated the Passover
They built an altar
They went to battle
They waited for Joshua to give them instructions
What food did the Israelites eat after the manna ceased?
Manna
Unleavened cakes
The produce/crops of the land of Canaan
Parched grain
What did Joshua ask the Commander of the Lord's Army after he fell on his face and worshipped?
"Who are you?"
"What is your name?"
"What do you command your servant my Lord?"
"Where are you going?"
What did Joshua tell the priests to do when he summoned them?
Take up the Ark of the Covenant and have seven priests carry seven trumpets
Prepare for battle and have seven priests carry seven trumpets
Bless the people
Go and scout the city and have seven priests carry seven trumpets
Who was to pass on before the ark of the covenant?
The priests
The officers
The armed men
The rear guard
Who came after the ark?
The armed men
The people
The rear guard
The officers
What was said by Joshua regarding the things devoted to destruction from Jericho?
Keep them for yourselves
Not to covet any of them
Burn them all
Bury them
What happened when the priests' feet touched the ground after crossing the Jordan?
The waters of the Jordan returned to their place
The Jordan dried up
The waters stood in a heap
The river became calm
How did the Israelites stand in front of Joshua on the day the armed men crossed over to Jericho?
In fear
In awe of him, as they had stood in awe of Moses
With doubt
With great reverence
What was the answer their children would be given when they asked about the stones?
Israel crossed over Jordan here on dry land
The Lord is mighty
The priests carried the Ark
These stones represent the 12 tribes
How is Joshua described in the first chapter of Joshua?
The son of Nun and Moses's assistant
A great warrior
A leader of the people
A prophet of the Lord
What did God command Joshua to be careful to act in accordance with?
The plans of the elders
The laws that Moses commanded them
The customs of the land
His own judgment
What will be the reward if the book of Law is meditated on and all the acts are done according to it?
Joshua will be prosperous and successful and in all his ways
Joshua will be successful and prosperous in all his ways
Joshua will be a great king
The people will obey him
Where did Rahab's house stand?
In the middle of the city
On the outer side of the city wall
In the city square
At the city gate
Who was cursed before the Lord according to Joshua 6:26?
Rahab
Anyone who tries to build the Jericho city
Joshua
The king of Jericho
What would happen to someone who set up Jericho's gates?
They would be put to death
They would lose their firstborn
They would lose their youngest one
They would be exiled
Where did Joshua and all the Israelites camp after crossing the Jordan?
On the plains of Jericho
At Gilgal
At Shittim
At Adam
What was the name of the place that Joshua gave to the site of the circumcision of the nation?
The Place of the Foreskins
Gilgal
Gibeath-Haaraloth
The Place of the New Beginning
Why did the Lord tell Joshua He was exalting him in the sight of all Israel?
To make them know that God was with Joshua as He was with Moses
To show them that Joshua was the new leader
To make the people fear Joshua
To show them a miracle
Who was put to death in the city of Jericho?
All the men both young and old, oxen, sheep, and donkey
All the women both young and old, oxen, sheep, and donkey
All the people and animals
All in the city; both men and women, both young and old, oxen, sheep, and donkey
What was the Lord's promise to Joshua regarding the land?
That it would be given to them
That every place the sole of his foot would tread upon would be given to him
That they would possess the land
All of the above
What was the reason the Amorite and Canaanite kings lost their spirit?
When they heard that the Lord had dried up the waters of the Jordan for the Israelites
When they saw the Israelites crossing the Jordan
When they saw the size of the Israelite army
When they heard about the spies
How long did the Israelites travel in the wilderness?
30 years
40 years
50 years
60 years
What was the name of the place where Joshua set up the stones of Jordan?
Jericho
Gilgal
Shittim
Adam
