1. To what three things does Joshua chapter 13 pertain to?? a. The division of the land of Canaan among the Israelites? b. God s instructions concerning the division of the land to the 2 ½ tribes east of Jordan? c. A record of the boundaries of the divided land 2. Who was Balaam? a. In Numbers 22, Balaam was a prophet of God b. In Joshua, Balaam is described as a soothsayer 3. Who were involved in instructing the children of Israel of how they were to divide the land? Joshua, the priest Eleazar, and the 10 heads of the fathers houses instructed the children of Israel in the division of the land (Numbers 34.2-29) 4. What tribe received no allotment of land? The tribe of Levi received no allotment of land 5. What are some of the things that we discussed about the valley of Hinnom? It was here that Solomon built? high unto Molech (I Kings 11.7) Children were sacrificed unto Molech there (II Kings 16.3, II Chronicles 28.3) 6. Who was Achsah and what could we learn from this person s character? OMIT 7. What did Ephraim do with the Canaanites? Ephraim failed to drive out the Canaanites Ephraim allowed the Canaanites to stay as long as they paid tribute Raymond Harris Page 1
8. Who was the firstborn of Joseph and what privilege did he have for being the firstborn? Manasseh was the first born son of Joseph Privilege, as firstborn Manasseh received a double portion of land 9. What did both the Law of Moses and the Law of Christ demand in reference to women? God demands that women be treated more fairly than the civilized or uncivilized people that man surround God s people 10. Where was the tabernacle kept throughout the time of the Judges? The tabernacle remained at Shiloh throughout the time of the Judges (less than 400 years) 11. What happened at the conclusion of the division of the land among the tribes? a. Joshua brought the nation together at Shiloh b. There he set up the tabernacle 12. Discuss in detail what we discussed in class pertaining to the cities of refuge (10 points): The cities of refuge 1. God commanded Israel to have cities of refuge (Joshua 20.2; Exodus 21.13; Deuteronomy 4.41-43, 19.1-21; Numbers 35.6-34) 2. These cities were appointed for manslayers (Deuteronomy 19.3, Numbers 35.11) 3. The cities of refuge gave the manslayer refuge (sanctuary) from the avenger of blood (Leviticus 24.17-20, Numbers 35.19) 4. After the trial those guilty of murder were turned over to the avenger of blood 5. But those found innocent were restored to the city of refuge and would abide there until the death of the high priest 6. After the death of the high priest, the slayer could return to his own city Lessons learned from the cities of refuge 1. God never intended for the cities of refuge to protect those who intentionally murdered others 2. The motivation behind any act of homicide was subject three points of inquiry (Numbers 35, Deuteronomy 19) a. Was the weapon lethal in nature b. Had there been enmity between the two in the past c. Had the murder been planned (Deuteronomy 19.11) Raymond Harris Page 2
13. What were the Levitical cities? Cities that were distributed amongst the Levites 14. The Levites were composed of what three large families? a. Gershonites b. Kohathites c. Merarites 15. What four commendations did Joshua give to the men of the two and a half tribes east of Jordan? a. They kept all that Moses had commanded them to keep b. They had obeyed Joshua c. They had not abandoned their brethren d. They had kept the charge of the commandment of the Lord 16. What six things did Joshua advise the two and half tribes to do? a. To take heed unto the law of the Lord b. To love the Lord their God c. To walk in His ways d. To keep His commandments e. To cleave unto Him f. To serve Him with all of their heart Raymond Harris Page 3
17. What advice did Joshua give to Israel in Joshua 23.11-13 and what did Joshua say would happen if they fail to take his advice? Joshua told Israel took take heed unto themselves or otherwise God would no longer drive out any of the nations from before them 18. Why are verses 14 and 15 of chapter 23 of Joshua so important even for us today? Joshua 23.14-15 can be used to show our that premillenialism is not possible, God has already fulfilled all His promises to Israel 19. List four things that we said about Shechem in Joshua 24: It was here that: a. God told Abraham unto thy seed I will give this land (Genesis 12.6-7) b. Abraham built an altar unto Jehovah c. Jacob settled after he returned from Mesopotamia d. Jacob told his family to put away their idols e. The bones of Jacob were buried Raymond Harris Page 4
20. List ten blessings Joshua reminded Israel they had received from God in Joshua 24: a. God took Abraham and led him to the land of Canaan b. God multiplied Abraham s seed c. God gave Abraham Isaac (son of the promise) d. God gave Isaac, Jacob and Esau e. God gave Jacob, his children (12 sons) and helped them go down into Egypt f. God sent Moses and Aaron to bring them out of Egypt g. God brought them into the land of the Amorites and delivered them into Israel s hands h. God delivered the king of Moab into the hands of Israel i. God gave Israel victory over Jericho j. God fought for Israel against the seven Canaanite nations 21. What did Joshua say that Israel s obligation was to God for all that God had done for them? 1. Joshua told Israel they were to serve Jehovah 2. Israel had to make a choice to either serve God or not serve God 3. Israel was to consider their alternatives 4. Joshua said, as for me and my family we will serve Jehovah Raymond Harris Page 5