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the king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one; Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 12:10? 2. How does Joshua 12:10 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from the defeat of these kings? 4. How does Joshua 12:10 connect to God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis? 5. How can we apply the lessons of Joshua 12:10 to modern spiritual battles? 6. What role does obedience play in achieving victory, as seen in Joshua 12:10? 7. How does Joshua 12:10 fit into the historical context of the Israelite conquests? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Joshua 12:10? 9. Why is the listing of kings in Joshua 12:10 significant for understanding biblical history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 12? 11. Who are the non-Israelites mentioned in the Bible? 12. Did Joshua and the Israelites capture Jerusalem? Yes (Joshua 10:23, 40) No (Joshua 15:63) 13. How do we reconcile Daniel 9:1-2's reference to Jeremiah's seventy years with the actual duration of the Babylonian exile? 14. In Psalm 67:4, how can we reconcile the statement that God 'guides the nations on earth' with the widespread historical evidence of injustice and suffering? Discussion Questions 1. How does the defeat of the king of Jerusalem in Joshua 12:10 foreshadow the city's future significance in biblical history? 2. In what ways does the conquest of Hebron connect to God's promises to the patriarchs, and how can this encourage us in our faith journey? 3. What can we learn from Joshua's leadership in the conquest of these cities that applies to spiritual leadership today? 4. How does the concept of spiritual warfare in the New Testament relate to the physical battles described in Joshua 12? 5. Reflect on a promise from God that you are holding onto. How does the fulfillment of God's promises in Joshua encourage you to trust Him more fully? Joshua 12 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Joshua 12:10 NIV Joshua 12:10 NLT Joshua 12:10 ESV Joshua 12:10 NASB Joshua 12:10 KJV Joshua 12:10 Commentaries Bible Hub