◄ Joshua 6:26 ►
At that time Joshua invoked this solemn oath: "Cursed before the LORD is the man who rises up and rebuilds this city, Jericho; at the cost of his firstborn he will lay its foundations; at the cost of his youngest he will set up its gates." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 6:26? 2. How does Joshua 6:26 demonstrate the seriousness of disobeying God's commands? 3. What lessons can we learn about God's judgment from Joshua 6:26? 4. How does Joshua's curse in 6:26 connect to 1 Kings 16:34? 5. How can we apply the warning in Joshua 6:26 to our lives today? 6. What does Joshua 6:26 teach about the consequences of rebuilding what God destroys? 7. What is the significance of Joshua 6:26 in the context of biblical prophecy? 8. How does Joshua 6:26 relate to the historical accuracy of the Bible? 9. Why did Joshua pronounce a curse in Joshua 6:26 after Jericho's fall? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 6? 11. How can Jericho be mentioned again (Joshua 16:1) if Joshua 6 supposedly left the city in total ruins? 12. Why does the destruction narrative of Jericho differ from other historical records about the city's downfall (Joshua 6)? 13. (1 Kings 16:34) What evidence is there that rebuilding Jericho specifically caused the curse on Hiel’s children, or is this event merely symbolic legend? 14. What was the Curse of Jericho? Discussion Questions 1. What does Joshua's curse on Jericho teach us about the importance of obedience to God's commands? 2. How does the fulfillment of the curse in 1 Kings 16:34 illustrate the reliability of God's word? 3. In what ways can we ensure that our words align with God's will and carry His authority? 4. How does the account of Jericho's fall in Hebrews 11:30 encourage us to live by faith today? 5. What are some modern-day "Jerichos" in our lives that require faith and obedience to overcome, and how can we apply the lessons from Joshua 6:26 to these situations? Joshua 6 Bible Study Questions 1. What does the shutting up of Jericho symbolize about the state of the city and its fear of the Israelites? 2. In the context of the story, what significance do the numbers seven and six hold? 3. How can we interpret the LORD's detailed strategy to Joshua about taking the city? 4. How does this passage illustrate the concept of obedience and trust in God, even when His commands might seem unusual or impractical? 5. How does the marching in silence until the final day reflect the discipline and obedience of the Israelites? How can this apply to us today when following God's directions? 6. What does the action of the people giving a mighty shout teach us about unity and collective faith in God's promises? 7. How does the narrative highlight the importance of God's precise instructions? How can we apply this to our lives? 8. Why did Joshua command the people not to shout or even speak until he told them to? 9. What can we learn from Rahab's situation? How did her actions of faith and loyalty impact her future? 10. How does this event reflect the belief in the holy destruction or devotion of items to God? How does this translate into today's perspective? 11. How do you interpret the heavy curse Joshua places on the rebuilding of Jericho? What do you think this says about remembering and respecting God's judgment? 12. How can the preservation of Rahab and her family amidst the destruction of Jericho be viewed as a symbol of grace and redemption? 13. What lessons can we learn from the act of sparing Rahab and her family, but destroying everything else in Jericho? 14. Why was it important for the silver, gold, bronze, and iron to be placed in the treasury of the LORD's house? 15. What significance does Joshua's fame spreading throughout the land hold in the context of the Israelites' journey and mission? 16. Why was the specific instruction given to avoid the things devoted to destruction? What implications might this hold for us today? 17. Why do you think the text emphasizes the complete destruction of Jericho, including men, women, and animals? 18. How does the fate of Jericho reflect on the concept of divine justice and judgment? 19. How can the devotion of items to the LORD's treasury be seen as a form of giving back or acknowledging God's sovereignty? 20. How can we apply the principle of obedience as seen in this passage to the modern day situations where God's instructions might not align with our understanding or expectations? Links Joshua 6:26 NIV Joshua 6:26 NLT Joshua 6:26 ESV Joshua 6:26 NASB Joshua 6:26 KJV Joshua 6:26 Commentaries Bible Hub