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Defeat and Victory at Ai

Joshua 7:1-8:35

Joshua 7:13

1. What sin had been committed at Jericho? By whom?

 

2. What was the advice from the spies regarding Ai? What was their military assessment of the city? About what two things does Joshua express concern (7:6-9)?

 

 

3. How did God explain the defeat of Israel at Ai to Joshua? What must be done about it (7:10-15) How should God’s people deal with sin in their midst today? (1 Cor 5)

 

4. How was the guilty party exposed? (7:16-21) List the steps in his sin (7:21) Compare a similar progression-one thing leads to another-in case of Eve (3:6) and David (2 Sam11) What principle can we learn and what warning should we heed?

5. Why was Achan’s whole family included in the punishment?

 

6. What strategy was used in the conquest of Ai? What part did Joshua play in the battle?  Describe Joshua’s actions after the battle of Ai, using also Deut 27, which provided the necessary background.

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Attachment

• Defeat and Victory at Ai-questions.doc

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