Joshua 12:6
Moses, the servant of the LORD, and the Israelites had struck them down and given their land as an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Joshua 12:6?

2. How does Joshua 12:6 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises?

3. What leadership qualities of Moses and Joshua can we apply today?

4. How does Joshua 12:6 connect to God's covenant with Abraham?

5. In what ways can we trust God's guidance in our personal battles?

6. How does the conquest in Joshua 12:6 reflect spiritual victory in Christ?

7. How does Joshua 12:6 reflect God's justice in the conquest of Canaan?

8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Joshua 12:6?

9. How does Joshua 12:6 align with the concept of divine warfare?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 12?

11. What is the significance of the Tribe of Gad?

12. Joshua 17:12: Why couldn't Manasseh drive out the Canaanites if God had already promised total victory?

13. How do we reconcile the building of a separate altar in Joshua 22:10 with earlier commands to worship at one central sanctuary?

14. Job 34:12 - Elihu insists God always acts justly; how does this align with texts describing God commanding destruction (e.g., Joshua 6)?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Moses' role as "the servant of the LORD" challenge our understanding of leadership and service in our own lives?

2. In what ways can we see the fulfillment of God's promises in our personal lives, similar to the inheritance given to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh?

3. How can the unity and cooperation among the tribes of Israel serve as a model for the church today?

4. What battles or challenges are you currently facing where you need to rely on God's sovereignty and power?

5. How can we ensure that our actions and decisions today leave a positive legacy for future generations, as Moses did for the Israelites?1. How does this passage illuminate the magnitude of Israel's conquests under Moses and Joshua's leadership?

2. What does the distribution of the conquered land among the tribes of Israel signify?

3. Why do you think the passage specifically mentions the ruling regions of the kings Sihon and Og?

4. The lands of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites were all conquered. What does this tell us about the dominance of Israel under God's providence?

5. How do the accounts of conquest contribute to our understanding of the Israelites’ relationship with God during this time?

6. How might the Israelites' victories over these kings inspire confidence and faith in God's promises?

7. Considering the conquests mentioned, what might this say about God’s fulfillment of His promises to the Israelites?

8. In what ways can we see God's providence in our own "battles" and "conquests" in life?

9. How does the phrase "So there were thirty-one kings in all" underline the scope and significance of Israel's victories?

10. How can the systematic conquest and division of these lands inform our understanding of God's justice?

11. How can we reconcile these accounts of violent conquest with the image of a loving and merciful God?

12. What can we learn from this narrative about how God equips and empowers His people to accomplish His purposes?

13. In today's context, how might Christians interpret and apply the lessons from the large-scale conquests led by Moses and Joshua?

14. How could these successes of the Israelites under God's command encourage us when facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles?

15. How can this passage inspire us to reflect on the inheritance that God has prepared for His people?

16. How does this narrative demonstrate the consequences of opposing God’s chosen people and, by extension, God Himself?

17. Can we draw parallels between these historical conquests and spiritual "territories" that need to be conquered in our lives today?

18. How does this recounting of victories contribute to the overall narrative of God's faithfulness in the Bible?

19. How can we practically apply the concept of divine guidance in our decision-making process as seen in these conquests?

20. How do these accounts of Israel's victories serve as reminders of God's power and sovereignty when we face challenges in our personal lives or society?

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