Fall of Jericho
Overview
- Testament: Old
- Book: Joshua
- Chapters: Joshua 6
- Summary: The LORD gives Jericho into Israel’s hand after seven days of marching around the city.
Details
Israel marches around Jericho once each day for six days, then seven times on the seventh day. At the trumpet blast and shout, the walls fall. Rahab and her household are spared because she protected the spies.
Key People Involved
- Joshua (Son of Nun) — Leads the army
- Rahab — Spared with her household
Key Places
Important Verses
“So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets… and the wall fell down flat.” — Joshua 6:20
Cross-References
- Related events: Spies Sent to Jericho, Renewal at Gilgal
- Mentioned in: Hebrews 11:30
Notes
Jericho is presented as divine victory first and military victory second.