The fall of Jericho, as described in the biblical Book of Joshua, was the first military engagement fought by the Israelites in the course of the conquest of Canaan.

13 Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, “Are you for us or for our …

Aug 5, 2025 · In the Old Testament book of Joshua, Jericho was the first city conquered by the children of Israel after they crossed over the Jordan River and entered the Promised Land …

4 days ago · Alamy Chronicle's illustration of "Joshua at Jericho." Jericho's tower crumbles as the priests of the Israelites sound trumpets outside the walls of the ancient city.

Jun 18, 2025 · Joshua 6 offers one of the most iconic accounts in all of Scripture: the fall of Jericho. But beneath the marching and the shouting is a deeper truth— God brings victory …

Let’s take a closer look at those trumpets, Joshua’s attack on the city, and the history of Jericho, as we seek to understand the meaning of this story and offer an analysis of its significance.

The Fall of Jericho is a pivotal event in the Old Testament, marking a significant moment in the Israelites' conquest of the Promised Land under the leadership of Joshua.

David Guzik commentary on Joshua 6 describes how Israel conquers Jericho by following God’s command to march around it seven times.

God had told Israel He would bring them into the Promised Land. Now He used miracles to help them cross a river and defeat Jericho.

1 Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. 2 And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the …