- Who determined the strategy for the conquest of Jericho?
- Is the conquest to be effected by way of “military strength” or through some other means?
- In Joshua 6:6 there is a reference to an Ark. How is ft different from the earlier reference to same in terms of nomenclature — or is it the same?
- In Joshua 6:17 what is the definition of the word “herem” — and what is the exception to same and for what reason? (Note that the reference here is not to spies but, rather, to “messengers”) Does this have any significance in terms of the emphasis desired by the author of this phrase?
- The “herem” has a prohibitional element. What is it — and why? Is anything to be saved and, if so, for what purpose?
- Why is it necessary to repeat what happened to Rahab in Joshua 6:23 and again in Joshua 6:25; is there any difference between the two versions? And, if so, does the difference have anything to do with the view towards the conversion of the non-Jew and acceptability into the Jewish community?
