2023.03.11 (Sat) Day 70 - Joshua 7-9
Chapter 7
Israel Defeated at Ai (1-9)
The sin of Achan (10-26)
Chapter 8
The Fall of Ai (1-29)
Joshua renews the Covenant (30-35)
Chapter 9
The Gibeonite Deception (1-27)
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The Israelites sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the LORD. (Joshua 9:14 NIV)
When I study God’s Word, I sometimes use additional references. One of my favorite ways to gather information about people in the Bible is through children’s Bible Story comic books. The Action Bible: Heroes and Villains has sections under each person in the Bible called: “Claim to Fame “and “Most Embarrassing Moment”.
In the profile on Joshua, it’s amazing to see these two sections side by side. His “claim to fame” was: “leading the Hebrew people in their conquest of the Promised Land, including the battle at Jericho.” His most embarrassing moment was: “He got tricked by people in disguise....”
During the big decisions in…
Israel defeats Ai
The sin of Achan
The fall of Ai
Joshua renews the covenant
The Gibeonite’s deception
Reflection
The Israelites were given assistance, from God to overpower and defeat their enemies. Yet one of them, broke the covenant with God, and many suffered by the betrayal . The Lord explains to Joshua what had happened, and what the Israelites needed to do, to fix the displeasure of God. They sought out the one who betrayed them. They made it right with God.
Once everything was corrected Joshua, and then reads out again, the covenant to the Israelites that was handed down for Moses , from God. He passed every word to them once again.
Then a long time is…