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The Destruction of Jericho
The city of Jericho had fortified walls up to 25 feet high and 20 feet thick. Jericho was a symbol of military power and strength. The Canaanites considered it invincible (v. 1). God told Joshua that Jericho was already defeated and would be delivered into his hands (v. 2). Christians also fight ...

A shout that shattered the walls
Joshua followed God’s instructions (vv. 2-5). On the seventh day their day began early about the dawning of the day (vv. 15-16). They marched around the city just as they had the previous six days. However, this time instead of going back to their camp, they went on marching six more ...