Joshua 14:15
(Hebron used to be called Kiriath-arba, after Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim.) Then the land had rest from war.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Joshua 14:15?

2. How does Joshua 14:15 illustrate God's faithfulness to His promises?

3. What role does Caleb's faith play in receiving Hebron as an inheritance?

4. How can we trust God for our "inheritance" like Caleb in Joshua 14:15?

5. What does "the land had rest from war" teach about God's peace?

6. How does Joshua 14:15 connect to God's promises in Genesis 12:7?

7. How does Joshua 14:15 relate to the historical accuracy of the Bible's conquest narratives?

8. What archaeological evidence supports the existence of Hebron as described in Joshua 14:15?

9. Why is the mention of "Kiriath-arba" significant in understanding the history of Hebron?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 14?

11. What is Hebron's significance in the Bible?

12. What is Hebron's significance in the Bible?

13. Where is the historical record or physical proof of Anak’s descendants mentioned in Numbers 13:22 and 13:33?

14. In Joshua 15:13-14, how can we verify Caleb's conquest of Hebron when historical and archaeological records of such a victory are sparse?
Discussion Questions
1. What does the transformation of Hebron from Kiriath-arba signify about God's work in our lives today?

2. How can the account of the Anakim and their defeat encourage us in facing our own "giants"?

3. In what ways can we experience God's rest in our daily lives, as the Israelites did after their conquest?

4. How does the legacy of Arba compare to the legacy of Caleb, and what can we learn from this about the impact of our faith?

5. How does the concept of rest in Joshua 14:15 connect to the spiritual rest described in Hebrews 4, and how can we apply this to our spiritual journey?1. What does the distribution of land among the Israelites signify about God's promise and provision to His people?

2. Why were the Levites not granted any inheritance of land?

3. How did the descendants of Joseph become two tribes, and what does this tell us about inheritance in ancient Israel?

4. How did the Israelites' obedience to God's command through Moses manifest in the division of the land?

5. What do Caleb's words to Joshua reveal about his character and his faith in God?

6. How did Caleb's loyalty to God during the spying mission impact his future and his inheritance?

7. How does Caleb's request for the hill country demonstrate his faith and courage, even at an advanced age?

8. How does Joshua's granting of Hebron to Caleb show respect for Caleb's faithfulness and Moses' promise?

9. What can we learn from Caleb's enduring strength and faith at the age of eighty-five?

10. In modern times, how can we apply Caleb's determination and trust in God's promises when facing our own "Anakim"?

11. How does Caleb's story inspire us to remain steadfast in our faith regardless of the circumstances or the passage of time?

12. What can we learn from the concept of "rest from war" in this context? How can this apply to our lives today?

13. How does the transformation of Hebron from a land of Anakim to Caleb's inheritance illustrate the power of God's promises?

14. What does the term "wholly followed the LORD" mean, and how can we implement this in our daily lives?

15. How can we embody the same spirit of courage and faithfulness that Caleb demonstrated when faced with daunting tasks in our personal or professional lives?

16. In a society where immediate rewards are often expected, how can we learn from Caleb's patience in waiting for God's promises to be fulfilled?

17. How does the allocation of cities and pasturelands to the Levites reflect God's provision for all His people, even those without a typical inheritance?

18. How can we trust in God's promises like Caleb did, especially when facing significant challenges or seemingly insurmountable odds?

19. Why is the renaming of Hebron significant, and how does it reflect the fulfillment of God's promise?

20. In what ways does Caleb's story challenge our understanding of what it means to age faithfully and actively in God's service?

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