What does the walls of Jericho represent?

Walls of Jericho, massive stone walls surrounding an ancient Neolithic settlement in Jericho, built about 8000 bce. Though weapons of the hunt had been in use for centuries, the walls of Jericho represent the earliest technology uncovered by archaeologists that can be ascribed unequivocally to purely military purposes.

What was wrong with Jericho?

Bronze Age Jericho fell in the 16th century around 1573 BCE when it was violently destroyed by an earthquake. Charred wood found at the site suggests that the remains of the city were burned. It remained unoccupied until the late 10th century or early 9th century BCE when it was rebuilt.

Why did Joshua march around Jericho?

Joshua, the leader of the Israelites, sent two spies to Jericho, the first city of Canaan that they decided to conquer, and discovered that the land was in fear of them and their God. The Israelites marched around the walls once every day for six days with the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant.

Did Joshua really conquer Jericho?

The Book of Joshua tells us that Jericho was conquered shortly Passover, which is also in the spring. Since the containers were full of grain, the siege of the city must have been of short duration. In fact, it lasted only seven days. You would think that the evidence would compel archaeologists to admit that the Bible is true.

Why did God destroy Jericho?

The reason that Joshua destroyed Jericho was because, when God told him to do it, Joshua trusted that God had a plan, and that if he followed it, it would turn out well for him and his people.

Why did Joshua destroy Jericho?

However, this is speculation. The reason that Joshua destroyed Jericho was because, when God told him to do it, Joshua trusted that God had a plan, and that if he followed it, it would turn out well for him and his people.

Why did the Israelites conquer Jericho?

Jericho was essentially dividing the whole of the territory inhabited and ruled by the very wicked Amorites whom God had intended to slay after they became as wicked as he knew they would (because they had been sacrificing their kids to Molach, etc.) So,…