◄ Joshua 17:7 ►
Now the border of Manasseh went from Asher to Michmethath near Shechem, then southward to include the inhabitants of En-tappuah. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 17:7? 2. How does Joshua 17:7 illustrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling land promises to Israel? 3. What can we learn about God's provision from the boundaries in Joshua 17:7? 4. How does Joshua 17:7 connect to God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15? 5. How should believers today trust God's promises as seen in Joshua 17:7? 6. What role does obedience play in receiving God's promises, as shown in Joshua 17:7? 7. How does Joshua 17:7 reflect the historical accuracy of the Israelite territorial boundaries? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the locations mentioned in Joshua 17:7? 9. How does Joshua 17:7 contribute to understanding the division of the Promised Land? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 17? 11. 1 Chronicles 7:14-15 - How do we reconcile the lineage of Manasseh here with conflicting genealogical details elsewhere in Scripture? 12. Joshua 17:7-10: Do these boundary descriptions align with any archaeological evidence, or do they contradict known data about ancient Canaan? 13. Joshua 17:12: Why couldn't Manasseh drive out the Canaanites if God had already promised total victory? 14. Psalm 60:7 mentions Gilead, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Judah; how do these tribal borders align (or conflict) with other historical and biblical records of Israel's territories? Discussion Questions 1. How does the allocation of land to Manasseh reflect God's faithfulness to His promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? 2. In what ways can we apply the concept of boundaries in our spiritual lives today? 3. How does understanding the historical and geographical context of the tribes of Israel enhance our reading of the Old Testament? 4. What lessons can we learn from the cooperation required among the tribes of Israel that can be applied to our church communities? 5. How does our identity in Christ shape the way we view our spiritual inheritance and responsibilities? Joshua 17 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the division of land among Manasseh's descendants reflect the fulfilment of God's promise? 2. Discuss the significance of the daughters of Zelophehad receiving an inheritance. What does this say about the status of women during this period? 3. In the context of Zelophehad's daughters, how does this passage address the issue of gender equality? What contemporary applications can you draw from this? 4. How do the detailed descriptions of the borders and cities contribute to the narrative and what do they symbolize? 5. Why were the descendants of Manasseh unable to fully occupy their cities, and what does this tell us about the importance of obedience in God's plan? 6. How does the dialogue between the sons of Joseph and Joshua demonstrate the balance between faith and action? 7. If you were in Joshua's position, how would you handle the complaints of the sons of Joseph? 8. Can you find parallels in the modern world where God's blessings, like the land in this passage, are in abundance but require work and bravery to fully claim? 9. In your life, have you experienced a time when, like the sons of Joseph, you were blessed abundantly but felt it wasn't enough? How did you address this feeling? 10. How does Joshua's response to the sons of Joseph challenge our understanding of problems and solutions? Can this be applied to challenges in your life? 11. If you were among the descendants of Manasseh, how would you address the issue of the persistent Canaanites? 12. How can we apply Joshua's encouragement to "clear the forest" in our modern lives? 13. How does the fear of the Canaanites and their iron chariots reflect our own fears when facing formidable obstacles? 14. In the face of fear and doubt, like the sons of Joseph faced with the Canaanites, how can we rely on God's promise and strength? 15. Can you identify situations in today's society where people are not fully claiming their 'inheritance' or potential because of fear or complacency? 16. How do the intertwined territories of Manasseh and Ephraim speak to the interconnectedness of human lives and communities? 17. How might the narrative change if the sons of Joseph didn’t speak up about their need for more land? How does this encourage communication and asserting one's needs? 18. The Canaanites are portrayed as obstacles to the tribes fully claiming their inheritance. What are the 'Canaanites' in your life, and how can you confront them? 19. How do faith and action play a part in overcoming the obstacles represented by the Canaanites and the iron chariots? 20. How can the story of Manasseh's inheritance inspire us to boldly claim God's promises, despite the challenges we face? Links Joshua 17:7 NIV Joshua 17:7 NLT Joshua 17:7 ESV Joshua 17:7 NASB Joshua 17:7 KJV Joshua 17:7 Commentaries Bible Hub