Joshua Bible Quiz
How well do you know Joshua? Take this 10-question Bible quiz about Joshua's life, with explanations and Scripture references.
Who was Joshua's predecessor as leader of the Israelites?
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1. Who was Joshua's predecessor as leader of the Israelites?
- A) Isaiah
- B) Moses (correct answer)
- C) Caleb
- D) Aaron
Answer: Moses. Moses was Joshua's predecessor, guiding the Israelites before him. Exodus 17
2. What was Joshua's original name before it was changed by Moses?
- A) Hosea (correct answer)
- B) Eli
- C) Zebulun
- D) Caleb
Answer: Hosea. Joshua's original name was Hosea, which Moses changed to Joshua. Numbers 13:16
3. Which city did Joshua lead the Israelites to conquer first in Canaan?
- A) Gibeon
- B) Jericho (correct answer)
- C) Ai
- D) Hebron
Answer: Jericho. Jericho was the first city conquered by Joshua and the Israelites in Canaan. Joshua 6
4. How many spies did Joshua send to scout Jericho?
- A) 2 (correct answer)
- B) 10
- C) 12
- D) 5
Answer: 2. Joshua sent 2 spies to scout the city of Jericho. Joshua 2
5. What miraculous event occurred at the Jordan River during Joshua's leadership?
- A) The walls of Jericho fell
- B) The river parted (correct answer)
- C) Manna fell from heaven
- D) Water turned to blood
Answer: The river parted. The Jordan River parted to allow the Israelites to cross into Canaan. Joshua 3
6. Which tribe was Joshua from?
- A) Joseph
- B) Manasseh
- C) Judah
- D) Ephraim (correct answer)
Answer: Ephraim. Joshua was from the tribe of Ephraim. Joshua 16
7. What was the outcome of the battle against Ai?
- A) Retreat
- B) Defeat
- C) Victory (correct answer)
- D) Stalemate
Answer: Victory. Joshua led the Israelites to a victory against Ai after initial failure. Joshua 8
8. How old was Joshua when he died?
- A) 110 (correct answer)
- B) 120
- C) 90
- D) 100
Answer: 110. Joshua died at the age of 110 years old. Joshua 24:29
9. What did Joshua command the sun to do during battle?
- A) Move forward
- B) Set
- C) Stand still (correct answer)
- D) Rise
Answer: Stand still. Joshua commanded the sun to stand still to prolong the day during battle. Joshua 10
10. Who were the only two spies that gave a positive report about Canaan?
- A) Joshua and Caleb (correct answer)
- B) Joshua and Eli
- C) Caleb and Phinehas
- D) Moses and Aaron
Answer: Joshua and Caleb. Joshua and Caleb were the only spies who gave a positive report about Canaan. Numbers 14