Joshua Takes Command

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 2. Strong trust or belief (5)
  2. 3. Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land (6)
  3. 5. A village in Palestine near the north end of the Dead Sea (7)
  4. 7. A river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea (6)
  5. 8. To bring under control by force or authority (7)
  6. 10. A variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge (7)
  7. 13. Keeping someone or something safe from harm. (10)
  8. 15. Nonperformance of something distasteful that you are supposed to do (6)

Down

  1. 1. A framework of wood or metal that contains a glass ___ and is built into a wall or roof (6)
  2. 4. Having a ___ physiological or chemical effect (6)
  3. 6. Possessing or displaying ___ (10)
  4. 9. A person ___ by blood or marriage (plural) (9)
  5. 11. Filled with regret or concern (6)
  6. 12. A secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain (plural) (5)
  7. 14. An ancient country in southwestern Asia on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea (6)
  8. 16. A permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state (4)