Jericho
Overview
- Type: City
- Testament: Old
- Modern Location: Near modern Jericho in the Jordan Valley
Biblical Significance
Jericho is the first major city Israel faces after crossing the Jordan. Its fall demonstrates that the conquest belongs to the LORD. In 2 Kings it reappears at the opening of Elisha’s ministry, where bitter waters are healed and prophetic succession is publicly confirmed.
Key Events
- Spies Sent to Jericho — Rahab hides the spies
- Fall of Jericho — Walls fall after Israel marches by faith
- Elisha’s Miracles — Waters healed near Jericho
Key People Associated
- Joshua (Son of Nun) — Leads Israel
- Rahab — Spared with her household
- Elisha — Heals the waters
Important Verses
“And the wall fell down flat…” — Joshua 6:20
Cross-References
Notes
Jericho combines judgment and mercy: the city is devoted to destruction, but Rahab is saved by faith.