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JOSUE, THE COMMANDER OF THE ISRAELITES 153
soldiers to victory in every battle. Now he divided the spoils among them and settled down to a peaceful life at Thamnath Saraa for the rest of his days. He assembled the people at Sichem and exhorted them to observe the law and to avoid idolatry. He died at the age of one hundred and ten years. Eleazar also died shortly afterwards and was succeeded as high priest by his son Phinees. The bones of Joseph which the Israelites had brought from Egypt were buried at Sichem in Jacob's eld.
THINGS TO KNOW AND TO DO 1. THE LAND OF CHANAAN A !TS PEOPLE
1. Why was the new home of the Israelites called Chanaan? Palestine? Holy Land? Promised Land? "Land owing with
milk and honey"?
2. Locate this country on the map.
3. Why were the natural boundaries of the country helpful to
the Israelites in the practice of their religion?
4. Suppose you had been a boy or girl who entered the Promised
Land with the Israelites. Write a letter to a little friend and tell him about the strange people and the wonderful country.
5. What people would you meet there today?
2. JOSUE CONQ S E LAND FOR THE ISR LITES
1. Relate what you know about Josue.
2. What qualities made him a good leader of the Israelites?
3. Why did God command the Israelites to destroy the people
of Palestine?
4. Imagine the feelings of the Israelites as they entered Pales­
tine. Write an essay entitled, "Home at Last."
5. Draw a map of Chanaan and locate the territories of the
tribes.
6. How does God's constant watchfulness over the Israelites in
the desert teach us always to trust in Him?
7. Write a description of a battle fought by the Israelites.