What did the Israeli spies tell Rahab, the Jericho harlot, to do, so that she and her family, who were in her house, would be passed over when they came to destroy the city? Joshua 2:18

tie a scarlet cord in her window

repent and profess obedience to God's Law

lie to the authorities in her community about her knowledge of the plans of the Israelis

tie a scarlet cord in her window

Who was to carry the ark of the covenant across the Jordan River? -Josh 3:6

the leaders of the tribe of Judah

What did Joshua say would happen when the priests entered the Jordan River with the ark of the covenant? Joshua 3:13

the water will stop flowing and fill up behind that place like a dam

the angels in heaven would start to sing

the water will stop flowing and fill up behind that place like a dam

a bridge of dry ground would appear above the water

What time of year did the Israelites cross the Jordan? Joshua 3:15

during harvest time, when the river is always at its fullest and overflowing its banks

during the winter, when the river is almost reaching the banks

during the summer, when the river is nearly dry

during harvest time, when the river is always at its fullest and overflowing its banks

When the water stopped flowing and piled up like a wall behind the place where they were crossing, how far away was the wall of water? Joshua 3:16

the wall of water was a long way up the river, all the way to a town called Adam

the wall of water was right next to them as they crossed

the wall of water was far down the river, but still within sight

the wall of water was a long way up the river, all the way to a town called Adam

Where was the ark of the covenant while all of the Israelites were crossing over the Jordan River on dry ground? Joshua 3:17

The priest held the ark in the middle of the Jordan River while every crossed.

The priests had set it up on the other side of the river

The priests continued carrying the ark 1000 ft ahead of the Israelites

The priest held the ark in the middle of the Jordan River while every crossed.

What did God tell Joshua to have the 12 leaders, one from each tribe, go back into the river to get? Joshua 4:3

12 stones where the priests had been standing

12 cups of water to save with the testimony

12 samples of the dirt from the dry ground where they had crossed over

At what point did the water start flowing in the river again? Joshua 4:18

When the priests stepped out of the river onto the bank

When there was an earthquake in the town of Adam

When the priests stepped out of the river onto the bank

When Joshua put the 12 stones in the middle of the river

In the Strong's Concordance, look up the word Gilgal (the place where the Israelites camped after they had crossed the Jordan River). What is associated with this word?

a dwelling place of prophets in northern Israel about 4 miles from Shiloh (2 kings 4:38)

For generations to come, what would help them to remember "the way" the Israelites crossed the Jordan River? Joshua 4:22

the 12 stones that were taken out of the water where the priests stood and later were set up at Gilgal

a wheel inside a wheel that does not have to turn when it goes

the 12 stones that were taken out of the water where the priests stood and later were set up at Gilgal

the 12 stones that were replaced in Jordan where the priests had stood

Joshua 1-4

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1.

What did the Israeli spies tell Rahab, the Jericho harlot, to do, so that she and her family, who were in her house, would be passed over when they came to destroy the city? Joshua 2:18
- A.
  
  Repent and profess obedience to God's Law
- B.
  
  Lie to the authorities in her community about her knowledge of the plans of the Israelis
- C.
  
  Tie a scarlet cord in her window
Correct Answer
C. Tie a scarlet cord in her window

Explanation
The Israeli spies instructed Rahab to tie a scarlet cord in her window. This would serve as a sign for the Israelite army to spare her and her family when they came to destroy the city of Jericho.

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What was to be carried over the Jordan River ahead of the Israelites? -Joshua 3:4, 6
- A.
  
  The staff of Moses
- B.
  
  A jar of manna
- C.
  
  The Ark of the Covenant
Correct Answer
C. The Ark of the Covenant

Explanation
In Joshua 3:4, 6, it is stated that the Ark of the Covenant was to be carried over the Jordan River ahead of the Israelites. The Ark of the Covenant was a sacred chest that contained the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments and symbolized the presence of God among the Israelites. It held great significance and was carried by the priests as they led the people into the Promised Land. Therefore, the correct answer is the Ark of the Covenant.

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Who was to carry the ark of the covenant across the Jordan River? -Josh 3:6
- A.
  
  Joshua and Caleb
- B.
  
  The leaders of the tribe of Judah
- C.
  
  The priests
Correct Answer
C. The priests

Explanation
In Joshua 3:6, it is mentioned that the priests were to carry the ark of the covenant across the Jordan River. The ark of the covenant was a sacred object representing the presence of God, and only the priests were designated to handle it. This responsibility was given to the priests to ensure that the ark was treated with reverence and to maintain the sanctity of the covenant between God and the Israelites. Therefore, the priests were the ones entrusted with the task of carrying the ark across the Jordan River.

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What did Joshua say would happen when the priests entered the Jordan River with the ark of the covenant? Joshua 3:13
- A.
  
  The angels in heaven would start to sing
- B.
  
  The water will stop flowing and fill up behind that place like a dam
- C.
  
  A bridge of dry ground would appear above the water
Correct Answer
B. The water will stop flowing and fill up behind that place like a dam

Explanation
According to Joshua 3:13, Joshua said that when the priests entered the Jordan River with the ark of the covenant, the water would stop flowing and fill up behind that place like a dam. This suggests that Joshua believed in a miraculous intervention by God, where the natural flow of the river would be halted to allow the Israelites to cross on dry ground.

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What time of year did the Israelites cross the Jordan? Joshua 3:15
- A.
  
  During the winter, when the river is almost reaching the banks
- B.
  
  During the summer, when the river is nearly dry
- C.
  
  During harvest time, when the river is always at its fullest and overflowing its banks
Correct Answer
C. During harvest time, when the river is always at its fullest and overflowing its banks

Explanation
The correct answer is during harvest time, when the river is always at its fullest and overflowing its banks. This is supported by the fact that the Israelites crossed the Jordan in Joshua 3:15, and during harvest time, rivers are typically at their highest levels due to the melting snow and increased rainfall. Therefore, it would have been the most challenging time to cross the river, but also the most opportune time for the Israelites to do so.

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When the water stopped flowing and piled up like a wall behind the place where they were crossing, how far away was the wall of water? Joshua 3:16
- A.
  
  The wall of water was right next to them as they crossed
- B.
  
  The wall of water was far down the river, but still within sight
- C.
  
  The wall of water was a long way up the river, all the way to a town called Adam
Correct Answer
C. The wall of water was a long way up the river, all the way to a town called Adam

Explanation
The correct answer suggests that the wall of water was a long distance away, extending all the way up the river to a town called Adam. This implies that the water stopped flowing and formed a wall at a considerable distance from where they were crossing.

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What body of water does the Jordan River flow into? Joshua 3:16
- A.
  
  The Dead Sea
- B.
  
  The Mediterranean Sea
- C.
  
  The Red Sea
Correct Answer
A. The Dead Sea

Explanation
The correct answer is the Dead Sea. This is because the Jordan River, as mentioned in Joshua 3:16, flows into the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is a saltwater lake bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel and Palestine to the west. It is known for its high salt concentration, which makes it impossible for most organisms to survive in its waters.

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Where was the ark of the covenant while all of the Israelites were crossing over the Jordan River on dry ground? Joshua 3:17
- A.
  
  The priests had set it up on the other side of the river
- B.
  
  The priests continued carrying the ark 1000 ft ahead of the Israelites
- C.
  
  The priest held the ark in the middle of the Jordan River while every crossed.
Correct Answer
C. The priest held the ark in the middle of the Jordan River while every crossed.

Explanation
According to Joshua 3:17, the correct answer is that the priests held the ark in the middle of the Jordan River while everyone crossed. This is supported by the biblical account where it is mentioned that as the priests stepped into the river, the waters stopped flowing and piled up in a heap, allowing the entire Israelite community to cross over on dry ground. Therefore, the ark was positioned in the middle of the river to facilitate the miraculous crossing.

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What did God tell Joshua to have the 12 leaders, one from each tribe, go back into the river to get? Joshua 4:3
- A.
  
  12 stones where the priests had been standing
- B.
  
  12 cups of water to save with the testimony
- C.
  
  12 samples of the dirt from the dry ground where they had crossed over
Correct Answer
A. 12 stones where the priests had been standing

Explanation
In Joshua 4:3, God instructed Joshua to have the 12 leaders, one from each tribe, go back into the river to retrieve 12 stones. These stones were to be taken from the place where the priests had been standing. This was done to serve as a memorial and a sign for future generations, reminding them of the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River by the Israelites.

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What did Joshua put in the middle of the river where the priests had stood with the ark of the covenant? Joshua 4:9
- A.
  
  12 poles
- B.
  
  12 stones
- C.
  
  12 sandals
Correct Answer
B. 12 stones

Explanation
In Joshua 4:9, it is mentioned that Joshua put 12 stones in the middle of the river where the priests had stood with the ark of the covenant. These stones were placed as a memorial to commemorate the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River by the Israelites. Each of the 12 stones represented one of the 12 tribes of Israel, symbolizing their unity and the faithfulness of God in leading them to the Promised Land.

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How many Israeli soldiers crossed the Jordan River prepared for war? Joshua 4:13
- A.
  
  7,000
- B.
  
  12,000
- C.
  
  40,000
Correct Answer
C. 40,000
12.

At what point did the water start flowing in the river again? Joshua 4:18
- A.
  
  When there was an earthquake in the town of Adam
- B.
  
  When the priests stepped out of the river onto the bank
- C.
  
  When Joshua put the 12 stones in the middle of the river
Correct Answer
B. When the priests stepped out of the river onto the bank

Explanation
When the priests stepped out of the river onto the bank, the water started flowing in the river again. This suggests that the act of the priests stepping out of the river was significant in causing the water to flow once more.

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In the Strong's Concordance, look up the word Gilgal (the place where the Israelites camped after they had crossed the Jordan River). What is associated with this word?
- A.
  
  A wheel, rolling
- B.
  
  A dwelling place of prophets in northern Israel about 4 miles from Shiloh (2 kings 4:38)
- C.
  
  Both of the above
Correct Answer
C. Both of the above

Explanation
Gilgal is associated with both a wheel, rolling and a dwelling place of prophets in northern Israel about 4 miles from Shiloh (2 kings 4:38).

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For generations to come, what would help them to remember "the way" the Israelites crossed the Jordan River? Joshua 4:22
- A.
  
  a wheel inside a wheel that does not have to turn when it goes
- B.
  
  The 12 stones that were taken out of the water where the priests stood and later were set up at Gilgal
- C.
  
  The 12 stones that were replaced in Jordan where the priests had stood
Correct Answer
B. The 12 stones that were taken out of the water where the priests stood and later were set up at Gilgal

Explanation
The answer is the 12 stones that were taken out of the water where the priests stood and later were set up at Gilgal. This is because in Joshua 4:22, it is mentioned that these stones were set up as a memorial for future generations to remember "the way" the Israelites crossed the Jordan River.

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