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Walls of Jericho, massive stone walls surrounding an ancient Neolithic settlement in Jericho, built about 8000 bce. These walls, at least 13 feet (4 metres) in height and backed by a watchtower or redoubt some 28 feet tall, were intended to protect the settlement and its water supply from human.
The Battle of Jericho, as described in the Biblical Book of Joshua, was the first battle fought by the Israelites in the course of the conquest of Canaan. According to Joshua 6:1–27 , the walls of Jericho fell after the Israelites marched around the city walls once a day for six days, seven times on the seventh day, with the priests blowing ...
- Israelite victory
- Pamela Palmer
- Follow God, even if the journey seems impossible or unexpected. The walls of Jericho should have been impenetrable. What Joshua and the Israelites were up against may have seemed impossible to overcome.
- When we listen, we can hear God speaking to us. A radical component to this biblical narrative is that God spoke to Joshua. And Joshua listened. Because Joshua took the time to listen to God and seek His direction, he heard clearly from the Lord what steps to take.
- God is purposeful, not random. God did not instruct Joshua and his army to storm the city upon arrival. He had meticulous steps for them to take to achieve the desired outcome of victory.
- The outcome may not be instant, so keep waiting on the Lord. The Israelites were not given permission by God to simply storm the city when they were ready.
Sep 19, 2016 · Learn about the ancient city of Jericho, one of the earliest settlements in the world, and its famous walls that were destroyed by the Israelites. Explore its history, culture, and archaeology from 9000 BCE to 1573 BCE.
- Steven Mithen
By Bryant G. Wood. The story of the Israelite conquest of Jericho ( Joshua 2–6) is one of the best known and best loved in the entire Bible. The vivid description of faith and victory has been a source of inspiration for countless generations of Bible readers. But did it really happen as the Bible describes it?
May 25, 2023 · Learn how the walls of Jericho represent the faith, power, and promises of God in the Old Testament story of Joshua. Discover how this story challenges us to trust God with the impossible and to see His glory.
May 30, 2019 · Ancient. Why Do People Build Walls? The Real Story of Jericho Offers a Surprising Answer. 7 minute read. Walls in the ancient city of Jericho, during the 1907 - 1909 excavations of Tell...
