After we had studied the heroes of Israel's wanderings we looked back
over the stories and tried to remember the great characters we had
learned to know. Now we have added ten more heroes to our acquaintance
since Moses. Let us look back over the stories of these ten, and see if
we can remember about them.
277. Moses brought the people near to Canaan and then sent twelve spies
into the land to find out about it. Ten of the men were afraid, and said
that the Hebrews could not conquer it, but two men were brave, and told
their countrymen to trust in the Lord and go up. Tell the story of these
two and what happened to them later. (Sec.44; Josh. 1:1, 2; 14:13.[1])
[1: Very short Scripture references are given--just enough to
recall the story. Read these and glance over the section in the textbook
to refresh the memory.]
278. After the Hebrews had settled in Canaan they were greatly troubled
by enemies. Many heroes arose who delivered them. One, who was called by
the Lord, gathered a large army, then sent home all who were not fit and
reduced his army to 300 men. He then devised a strange plan to frighten
the enemy. Tell the story. (Sec.46; Judg. 7:19, 20.) What reward did this
hero refuse? (Sec.47; Judg. 8:22, 23.)
279. One of the heroes of Israel was a man of enormous strength. What
were some of the stories told about him? How did he foolishly sin and
lose his strength? (Sec.51; Judg. 15:14, 15; 16:18, 19.)
280. Who was the heroine of whom we studied? Tell what you remember of
her. (Sec.54.)
281. Do you remember the story of the good old priest who had two wicked
sons, and of the little boy who came to live with him? Tell the story of
how the boy came, and what happened one special night, and how the old
priest died. (Sec.Sec.60, 61; I Sam. 3:10, 11; 4:18.)
282. The little boy grew up to be a great prophet. He saw that the
people could never be saved from their enemies without a strong king.
One day a young man who was seeking some straying animals came to see
him. Tell the story of what happened. What great blow for liberty did
this young man strike and so become king? (Sec.64; I Sam. 11:6-11.)
283. The new king had a brave son. This young man determined to help
free his people from their oppressors. Tell the story of his bold attack
upon the Philistines. (Sec.65; I Sam. 14:13.) How did Saul follow up the
attack?
284. The young man who was to be the great king of Israel performed a
wonderful feat of arms. One of the Philistine heroes challenged the
Hebrews to send a single man against him. Who accepted the challenge
and how did the combat turn out? (Sec.68; I Sam. 17:48,49.)
285. Who were the two hero friends? Tell the story of their parting.
(Sec.71; I Sam. 20:35-39.)
286. Why was David an outlaw? Tell the story of his sparing the king's
life. (Sec.73; I Sam. 26:9-12.)
287. David had a company of heroes about him. Tell the story of the
knights who brought him the drink of water. (Sec.75C; II Sam. 23:14-17.)
288. David had a bitter trial in his wicked son who rebelled against
him. But many loyal friends stood by him: who were these, and how did
they show their loyalty? (Sec.76; II Sam. 15:19-34.)
289. Write down the names of the ten heroes in a column. How many were
great patriots? How many trusted God? How many showed fine leadership?
How many showed weakness of character? Who showed a great love? How many
were unselfish? Which of them do you think the greatest?