Jehoshua Bible Quiz
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1. Who was Jehoshua's father?
- A) Nun (correct answer)
- B) Moses
- C) Caleb
- D) Aaron
Answer: Nun. Jehoshua, also known as Joshua, was the son of Nun. Numbers 13
2. What significant event did Jehoshua lead the Israelites in?
- A) Crossing the Red Sea
- B) Battle of Jericho (correct answer)
- C) Construction of the Tabernacle
- D) Exodus from Egypt
Answer: Battle of Jericho. Jehoshua led the Israelites in the conquest of Canaan, including the Battle of Jericho. Joshua 6
3. What was the original name of Jehoshua before it was changed?
- A) Moses
- B) Caleb
- C) Hosea (correct answer)
- D) Aaron
Answer: Hosea. Jehoshua was originally named Hosea, which was changed by Moses. Numbers 13
4. What was Jehoshua known for besides leading the Israelites?
- A) Being a prophet
- B) His disobedience
- C) Building the Temple
- D) Faithfulness to God (correct answer)
Answer: Faithfulness to God. Jehoshua was known for his faithfulness to God and obedience to His commands. Joshua 1
5. What did Jehoshua do at the Battle of Jericho?
- A) Prayed for victory
- B) Built a wall
- C) Led a charge
- D) Marched around the city (correct answer)
Answer: Marched around the city. Jehoshua commanded the Israelites to march around Jericho, leading to its fall. Joshua 6
6. What did God command Jehoshua to be strong and courageous for?
- A) To fight a giant
- B) To write a book
- C) To build a city
- D) To lead the Israelites (correct answer)
Answer: To lead the Israelites. God commanded Jehoshua to be strong and courageous as he led the Israelites into Canaan. Joshua 1
7. What was the significance of Jehoshua's name?
- A) It means 'warrior'
- B) It means 'leader'
- C) It means 'Yahweh is salvation' (correct answer)
- D) It means 'friend of God'
Answer: It means 'Yahweh is salvation'. The name Jehoshua means 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'The Lord is salvation.' Numbers 13
8. Who succeeded Jehoshua as leader of the Israelites?
- A) Samuel
- B) No one succeeded him (correct answer)
- C) Saul
- D) Gideon
Answer: No one succeeded him. After Jehoshua, there was no singular leader; the judges led Israel. Judges 2
9. What did Jehoshua proclaim to the Israelites at Shechem?
- A) To build an altar
- B) To leave Egypt
- C) To celebrate Passover
- D) To choose whom they would serve (correct answer)
Answer: To choose whom they would serve. Jehoshua challenged the Israelites to choose whom they would serve at Shechem. Joshua 24
10. How did Jehoshua die?
- A) In a plague
- B) Of old age (correct answer)
- C) By treachery
- D) In battle
Answer: Of old age. Jehoshua died of old age after leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. Joshua 24