Joshua 11: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Joshua 11 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

Jabin, king of Hazor, sent word to other northern kings to form a coalition against Israel (vv. 1-5). Yahweh assured Joshua not to fear, promising victory over the enemies.

Key verse

“They struck all the souls who were in it with the edge of the sword, utterly destroying them. There was no one left who breathed. He burned Hazor with fire.”
Joshua 11:11 (WEB)

Outline

Joshua 11:1–5 The Coalition of Northern Kings
Joshua 11:6–9 God's Assurance and Israel's Attack
Joshua 11:10–12 The Destruction of Hazor and Its King
Joshua 11:13–15 Total Destruction of Enemies
Joshua 11:16–19 The Complete Conquest of the Land
Joshua 11:20–22 Joshua's Victory Over the Anakim
Joshua 11:23 Inheritance and Rest from War

Discussion questions

In v6, what does God instruct Joshua to do with the horses and chariots?
What does Joshua do in v11 to Hazor after capturing it?
Verse 20 mentions God hardening hearts: how does this relate to Israel's victory?
In v19, why do all cities except Gibeon not make peace with Israel?
When have you faced a situation where fear threatened to overshadow your trust, as in v6?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Joshua 11: Joshua 10, Joshua 12, Deuteronomy 20.

Before next time: read Joshua 12.