◄ Joshua 21:12 ►
But they had given the fields and villages around the city to Caleb son of Jephunneh as his possession. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 21:12? 2. How does Joshua 21:12 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What role does land inheritance play in God's covenant with Israel in Joshua? 4. How can we apply the concept of inheritance in Joshua 21:12 to our faith? 5. Compare Joshua 21:12 with Genesis 12:7. How do these promises connect? 6. How does the Levites' inheritance in Joshua 21:12 reflect God's provision for His people? 7. Why was Hebron given to Caleb in Joshua 21:12? 8. How does Joshua 21:12 reflect God's faithfulness to His promises? 9. What is the significance of Hebron in biblical history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 21? 11. What is the identity of the Kenizzites? 12. Do the cities assigned in Joshua 21 conflict with the earlier tribal boundaries in Joshua 14-20? 13. How can the total extermination of Ai's inhabitants (Joshua 8:24-25) be reconciled with a just and loving God? 14. Numbers 21:23-24 - Is there any archaeological or historical corroboration for Israel's defeat of King Sihon and the confiscation of his territory? Discussion Questions 1. How does Caleb's faithfulness in the past influence the inheritance he receives in Joshua 21:12, and what can we learn from this about the importance of faithfulness in our own lives? 2. In what ways does the concept of inheritance in Joshua 21:12 reflect God's promises to His people, and how can this encourage us in our spiritual journey? 3. How does the allocation of land to Caleb and the Levites demonstrate God's sovereignty and provision, and how can this understanding impact our trust in God's plan for our lives? 4. What parallels can we draw between Caleb's physical inheritance and the spiritual inheritance promised to believers in the New Testament? 5. How can we apply the principles of stewardship and community, as seen in the distribution of land in Joshua 21, to our roles and responsibilities within the church and society today? Joshua 21 Bible Study Questions 1. What does the distribution of the cities to the Levites reveal about God's provision for His people? 2. How do the cities of refuge represent God's justice and mercy? 3. Why do you think the Levites were given cities throughout the other tribes' territories? 4. How does this distribution underscore the role of the Levites within Israel? 5. What lessons can we learn from the Levites' contentment with their inheritance? 6. How does the division of land among the tribes reflect equality in God's eyes? 7. What is the significance of some cities being designated as cities of refuge? 8. How does the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites inspire trust in God's promises in your life? 9. How does the concept of inheritance in this chapter apply to Christians today? 10. How does the obedience of the Israelites in implementing God's instructions reflect in our obedience to God's commands today? 11. How can we apply the role of the Levites in our service to the Church today? 12. What does the peaceful settlement of the Israelites tell us about God's promises for rest and peace? 13. How does God's faithfulness to Israel reflect on His faithfulness to us? 14. How does the function of the cities of refuge parallel with God's grace and mercy? 15. How can we, like the Levites, use our 'inheritance' for the service of others? 16. How does the peaceful settlement of Israelites encourage us during times of conflict? 17. How do the Levites' cities scattered among the tribes of Israel relate to the Christian's call to be "salt and light" in the world? 18. How can we use our own "cities of refuge" to provide help and support for those in need? 19. What role does obedience play in seeing God's promises fulfilled in our lives? 20. What responsibilities come with the blessings and inheritance we receive from God, as seen in the allotment to the Levites? Links Joshua 21:12 NIV Joshua 21:12 NLT Joshua 21:12 ESV Joshua 21:12 NASB Joshua 21:12 KJV Joshua 21:12 Commentaries Bible Hub