◄ Joshua 11:11 ►
The Israelites put everyone in Hazor to the sword, devoting them to destruction. Nothing that breathed remained, and Joshua burned down Hazor itself. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 11:11? 2. How does Joshua 11:11 demonstrate God's judgment against persistent sinfulness? 3. What can we learn about obedience from Joshua's actions in Joshua 11:11? 4. How does Joshua 11:11 connect to God's promises in Deuteronomy 7:2? 5. How should believers today respond to God's commands, as seen in Joshua 11:11? 6. What does Joshua 11:11 teach about the consequences of opposing God's will? 7. How does Joshua 11:11 align with the concept of a loving and merciful God? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Joshua 11:11? 9. Why were no survivors left according to Joshua 11:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 11? 11. Psalm 111:6 speaks of God gifting nations to His people—what archaeological proof exists that this specific divine intervention took place? 12. Why do archaeological findings contradict the biblical timeline for the destruction of various Canaanite cities? 13. Does archaeological evidence support the total destruction of Hazor mentioned in Joshua 11:10–13? 14. In Habakkuk 3:11, does the claim that the sun and moon stood still indicate a literal astronomical anomaly, and does it conflict with other biblical passages like Joshua 10? Discussion Questions 1. How does Joshua's obedience in destroying Hazor challenge us in our own obedience to God's commands today? 2. In what ways can the account of the conquest of Canaan help us understand the nature of spiritual warfare in the New Testament? 3. How does the complete destruction of Hazor reflect God's view of sin and idolatry, and how should this influence our attitude towards sin in our lives? 4. What are some "strongholds" in our lives that God might be calling us to completely destroy, and how can we go about doing this? 5. How can we apply the lessons of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites to our own faith journey? Joshua 11 Bible Study Questions 1. Joshua 11 opens with kings uniting their forces to defeat Israel. Have you ever felt like all forces were against you? How did you respond? 2. How can we apply the concept of God giving strength to Joshua and his men in the face of a vast army, to our modern lives? 3. How did God's reassurance to Joshua ("Do not be afraid") impact Joshua's decision-making and actions? What lessons can we learn from this for our own lives? 4. Can you identify a time when you felt God's reassurance in your life as Joshua did, giving you courage to face a daunting situation? 5. Joshua followed God's commands exactly, even when they may have seemed strange (like hamstringing the horses and burning the chariots). What does this say about obedience, even when we don't fully understand God's instructions? 6. In what ways do you struggle with obeying God's instructions when they don't make sense, and how can Joshua's example guide you? 7. In Joshua's military victories, we see God's sovereignty and His power to help His people overcome their enemies. How have you experienced God's sovereignty and power in your life? 8. How can Joshua's faith in God's promise, despite the daunting number of enemies, inspire us when facing our seemingly impossible tasks? 9. The process of claiming the promised land was not a quick one. How does this apply to our understanding of patience and waiting on God's timing? 10. Joshua 11 demonstrates the balance between God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. How do you view the balance between trusting God and taking action in your life? 11. The Anakim were considered giants and were feared by many, yet Joshua was able to defeat them. How can this narrative give you courage when facing your own "giants"? 12. Joshua destroyed all the inhabitants of the land as commanded by God. This may seem ruthless, but it was part of God’s judgement. How do you reconcile the nature of God as a judge and a loving God in this context? 13. As Joshua obeyed God fully, he was able to lead Israel to victory. How does this inspire you in your daily walk with God? 14. In this chapter, the Canaanites vastly outnumbered the Israelites, yet the Israelites were victorious because God was with them. How does this change your perspective on problems that seem overwhelming in your life? 15. What do you think this chapter teaches about the dangers of making alliances with those who do not honor God, as seen in the failed alliances of the Canaanite kings? 16. The chapter mentions that the Israelites fought for a long time to win their victories. How does this inform your understanding of persistence and endurance in your faith journey? 17. Joshua's leadership was instrumental in these victories. How does this chapter encourage you to step up in leadership roles in your life? 18. When Joshua and the Israelites faced adversity, they turned to God for guidance. How can this inspire you when facing challenges? 19. The Israelites went from being nomads to possessing cities. How does this transformation speak to the life-changing power of following God's will? 20. The success of Joshua was tied to his complete obedience to God’s commandments. In what areas of your life do you need to exercise complete obedience to experience breakthrough? Links Joshua 11:11 NIV Joshua 11:11 NLT Joshua 11:11 ESV Joshua 11:11 NASB Joshua 11:11 KJV Joshua 11:11 Commentaries Bible Hub