◄ Joshua 11:13 ►
Yet Israel did not burn any of the cities built on their mounds, except Hazor, which Joshua burned. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 11:13? 2. Why did Israel spare Hazor, according to Joshua 11:13, and what can we learn? 3. How does Joshua 11:13 demonstrate God's sovereignty in battle outcomes? 4. What does Joshua 11:13 teach about obedience to God's specific commands? 5. How can we apply the principle of selective destruction in our spiritual battles? 6. How does Joshua 11:13 connect with God's instructions in Deuteronomy 20:16-18? 7. Why did Joshua spare only Hazor and not other cities on their mounds? 8. What does Joshua 11:13 reveal about God's judgment on Canaanite cities? 9. How does the destruction of cities in Joshua 11:13 align with God's character? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 11? 11. Are there any external historical records confirming the conquests detailed in Joshua 11? 12. Joshua 13:1 - How credible is it that after all the previous conquests, so much land still remained, contradicting earlier assertions that the land was largely subdued? 13. How does the absolute obedience in Joshua 11:12-15 align with prior instructions about sparing certain peoples? 14. Joshua 13:2-6 - Why is there no archaeological record confirming Israel's partial control over these specific Philistine and neighboring territories? Discussion Questions 1. Why do you think Joshua chose to burn only Hazor and not the other cities built on mounds? How does this decision reflect obedience to God's commands? 2. How can the concept of "selective destruction" apply to dealing with sin or negative influences in our lives today? 3. In what ways does the account of Hazor's destruction and later rebuilding illustrate the ongoing spiritual battles we face? 4. How does the obedience of Joshua in this passage inspire you to follow God's guidance in your own life? 5. Reflect on a time when you had to make a difficult decision that required discernment. How did seeking God's wisdom help you in that situation? 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 11:13 NIV Joshua 11:13 NLT Joshua 11:13 ESV Joshua 11:13 NASB Joshua 11:13 KJV Joshua 11:13 Commentaries Bible Hub