Verum BibleConquest and settlement•Early Iron Age setting
Jericho falls
Joshua leads Israel around Jericho, and the city falls after the people follow the instructions given to them.
conquestobediencemercy
Historical context
Jericho occupies an important oasis near routes through the Jordan Valley. Archaeological interpretations of its walls, occupation layers, and chronology vary, so material evidence and the biblical narrative should be kept distinct.
Biblical significance
The story emphasizes obedience, divine initiative, and the danger of treating Israel’s victories as ordinary military achievement. Rahab and her household are preserved, highlighting mercy within the judgment narrative.