YOU CAN DRIVE THEM OUT

Joshua 16:1-17:18

Key Verse 17:18

“but the forested hill country as well. Clear it, and its farthest limits will be yours; though the Canaanites have chariots fitted with iron and though they are strong, you can drive them out.”

1. Read 16:1-10. What regions were allotted for Joseph’ descendants? (1-4) Where was the Ephraimites’ territory? (5-9). Who did they fail to dislodge and what was the consequence? (10).

2. Read 17:1-13. What was the allotment for the male descendants of Manasseh? (1-2) Who received an inheritance for Zelophehad? (3-6) Describe the allotted territory for Manasseh. (7-10) What happened to some towns that were challenging to occupy? (11-13)

3. Read 17:14-18. What was the complaint issued by Joseph’s descendants? (14) What did Joshua say to them? (15) What was their excuse? (16) How did Joshua assure them? (17, 18)

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