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Joshua 6:1 (show verse)
Now Jericho was shut tightly because of the Israelites. No one was allowed to leave or enter.
Joshua 6:2 (show verse)
The Lord told Joshua, "See, I am about to defeat Jericho for you, along with its king and its warriors.
Joshua 6:3 (show verse)
Have all the warriors march around the city one time; do this for six days.
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priests » Services of » Blowing the trumpets on various occasions
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
spiritual Tests » Faith tested » By a strange plan of campaign
Commands » Special to individuals » Of God, examples of
Communion » Instances of » Joshua
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Hindrances » Faith tested » By a strange plan of campaign
priests » Services of » Blowing the trumpets on various occasions
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
spiritual Tests » Faith tested » By a strange plan of campaign
Joshua 6:4 (show verse)
Have seven priests carry seven rams' horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day march around the city seven times, while the priests blow the horns.
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Horns » Were used » As musical instruments
priests » Services of » Blowing the trumpets on various occasions
Seven » Seven times, indicating completion » Priests encompass jericho
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » The israelites surrounded jericho seven times, and on the seventh day sounding seven trumpets
Seven » Days » The israelites encircled jericho for
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » Made of ram's horn
Trumpet » Made of » Rams' horns
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Communion » Instances of » Joshua
Horns » Were used » As musical instruments
priests » Services of » Blowing the trumpets on various occasions
Seven » Seven times, indicating completion » Priests encompass jericho
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » The israelites surrounded jericho seven times, and on the seventh day sounding seven trumpets
Seven » Days » The israelites encircled jericho for
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » Made of ram's horn
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Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Joshua 6:5 (show verse)
When you hear the signal from the ram's horn, have the whole army give a loud battle cry. Then the city wall will collapse and the warriors should charge straight ahead."
Joshua 6:6 (show verse)
So Joshua son of Nun summoned the priests and instructed them, "Pick up the ark of the covenant, and seven priests must carry seven rams' horns in front of the ark of the Lord."
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Siege of jericho
Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Armies » March in ranks » Ark taken to battle
the Armies of israel » Ark of God frequently brought with
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » Made of ram's horn
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
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Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Armies » March in ranks » Ark taken to battle
the Armies of israel » Ark of God frequently brought with
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » Made of ram's horn
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Joshua 6:7 (show verse)
And he told the army, "Move ahead and march around the city, with armed troops going ahead of the ark of the Lord."
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Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Armies » March in ranks » Ark taken to battle
the Armies of israel » Ark of God frequently brought with
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
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Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Armies » March in ranks » Ark taken to battle
the Armies of israel » Ark of God frequently brought with
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
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Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Joshua 6:8 (show verse)
When Joshua gave the army its orders, the seven priests carrying the seven rams' horns before the Lord moved ahead and blew the horns as the ark of the covenant of the Lord followed behind.
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Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
Music » The movements of armies regulated by
Music » Instruments of » Made of horns » Of animals
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » Made of ram's horn
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
Music » The movements of armies regulated by
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Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » Made of ram's horn
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Joshua 6:9 (show verse)
Armed troops marched ahead of the priests blowing the horns, while the rear guard followed along behind the ark blowing rams' horns.
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Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
the Armies of israel » Divided into » Van and rear
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
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Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
the Armies of israel » Divided into » Van and rear
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Joshua 6:10 (show verse)
Now Joshua had instructed the army, "Do not give a battle cry or raise your voices; say nothing until the day I tell you, 'Give the battle cry.' Then give the battle cry!"
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Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
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Joshua 6:11 (show verse)
So Joshua made sure they marched the ark of the Lord around the city one time. Then they went back to the camp and spent the night there.
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Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
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Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
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Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
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Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Joshua 6:12 (show verse)
Bright and early the next morning Joshua had the priests pick up the ark of the Lord.
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Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Delayed blessings » Victory (seven days marching)
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
priests » Services of » Carrying the ark
Rising » Instances of » Joshua
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Delayed blessings » Victory (seven days marching)
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
priests » Services of » Carrying the ark
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Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Joshua 6:13 (show verse)
The seven priests carrying the seven rams' horns before the ark of the Lord marched along blowing their horns. Armed troops marched ahead of them, while the rear guard followed along behind the ark of the Lord blowing rams' horns.
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Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Armies » March in ranks » Ark taken to battle
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Delayed blessings » Victory (seven days marching)
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » Made of ram's horn
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Armies » March in ranks » Ark taken to battle
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Delayed blessings » Victory (seven days marching)
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Trumpet » Made of ram's horn
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Joshua 6:14 (show verse)
They marched around the city one time on the second day, then returned to the camp. They did this six days in all.
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Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Delayed blessings » Victory (seven days marching)
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Delayed blessings » Victory (seven days marching)
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
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Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Joshua 6:15 (show verse)
On the seventh day they were up at the crack of dawn and marched around the city as before -- only this time they marched around it seven times.
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Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Delayed blessings » Victory (seven days marching)
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
Morning » Began with first dawn
Rising » Instances of » Joshua
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Delayed blessings » Victory (seven days marching)
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
Morning » Began with first dawn
Rising » Instances of » Joshua
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Joshua 6:16 (show verse)
The seventh time around, the priests blew the rams' horns and Joshua told the army, "Give the battle cry, for the Lord is handing the city over to you!
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Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Delayed blessings » Victory (seven days marching)
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Faith of
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Delayed blessings » Victory (seven days marching)
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Faith of
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Joshua 6:17 (show verse)
The city and all that is in it must be set apart for the Lord, except for Rahab the prostitute and all who are with her in her house, because she hid the spies we sent.
Accursed » What so called
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Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Delayed blessings » Victory (seven days marching)
Harlot (prostitute) » Rahab
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
Rahab » Also called rachab » Is spared when the israelites captured jericho
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Delayed blessings » Victory (seven days marching)
Harlot (prostitute) » Rahab
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
Rahab » Also called rachab » Is spared when the israelites captured jericho
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Joshua 6:18 (show verse)
But be careful when you are setting apart the riches for the Lord. If you take any of it, you will make the Israelite camp subject to annihilation and cause a disaster.
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Delayed blessings » Victory (seven days marching)
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
Rahab » Also called rachab » Is spared when the israelites captured jericho
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Delayed blessings » Victory (seven days marching)
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
Rahab » Also called rachab » Is spared when the israelites captured jericho
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Joshua 6:19 (show verse)
All the silver and gold, as well as bronze and iron items, belong to the Lord. They must go into the Lord's treasury."
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Brass » Taken in war » Generally consecrated to God
Delayed blessings » Victory (seven days marching)
Gold » Taken in war, dedicated to God
Iron » Taken in war, often dedicated to God
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
Rahab » Also called rachab » Is spared when the israelites captured jericho
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Silver » Taken in war often consecrated to God
Treasure-houses » Tabernacle used for
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Brass » Taken in war » Generally consecrated to God
Delayed blessings » Victory (seven days marching)
Gold » Taken in war, dedicated to God
Iron » Taken in war, often dedicated to God
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
Rahab » Also called rachab » Is spared when the israelites captured jericho
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Silver » Taken in war often consecrated to God
Treasure-houses » Tabernacle used for
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Joshua 6:20 (show verse)
The rams' horns sounded and when the army heard the signal, they gave a loud battle cry. The wall collapsed and the warriors charged straight ahead into the city and captured it.
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Taken to battle
Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Delayed blessings » Victory (seven days marching)
Miracles » Catalogue of » The fall of jericho
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
Rahab » Also called rachab » Is spared when the israelites captured jericho
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » Miracles connected with » Falling of the walls of jericho
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Walls » Miracles connected with » Falling of the walls of jericho
Ark of the covenant » Miracles connected with » Fall of the walls of jericho
Bible stories for children » A band that captured a city by marching around it thirteen times
Delayed blessings » Victory (seven days marching)
Miracles » Catalogue of » The fall of jericho
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Joshua » Jericho taken
Rahab » Also called rachab » Is spared when the israelites captured jericho
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jericho
Trumpet » Miracles connected with » Falling of the walls of jericho
Trumpet » In the siege of jericho
Walls » Miracles connected with » Falling of the walls of jericho
Joshua 6:21 (show verse)
They annihilated with the sword everything that breathed in the city, including men and women, young and old, as well as cattle, sheep, and donkeys.
Joshua 6:22 (show verse)
Joshua told the two men who had spied on the land, "Enter the prostitute's house and bring out the woman and all who belong to her as you promised her."
Joshua 6:23 (show verse)
So the young spies went and brought out Rahab, her father, mother, brothers, and all who belonged to her. They brought out her whole family and took them to a place outside the Israelite camp.
Joshua 6:24 (show verse)
But they burned the city and all that was in it, except for the silver, gold, and bronze and iron items they put in the treasury of the Lord's house.
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Brass » Taken in war » Generally consecrated to God
Iron » Taken in war, often dedicated to God
Iron » First recorded use of » Articles made of » Vessels
Rahab » Also called rachab » Is spared when the israelites captured jericho
Tabernacle » Called the » House of the lord
Tabernacle » The one instituted by moses was called » House of the lord
Thankfulness » Of man to man » The spies, to rahab
Treasure-houses » Tabernacle used for
War » Of extermination
Brass » Taken in war » Generally consecrated to God
Iron » Taken in war, often dedicated to God
Iron » First recorded use of » Articles made of » Vessels
Rahab » Also called rachab » Is spared when the israelites captured jericho
Tabernacle » Called the » House of the lord
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Treasure-houses » Tabernacle used for
War » Of extermination
Joshua 6:25 (show verse)
Yet Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, her father's family, and all who belonged to her. She lives in Israel to this very day because she hid the messengers Joshua sent to spy on Jericho.
Joshua 6:26 (show verse)
At that time Joshua made this solemn declaration: "The man who attempts to rebuild this city of Jericho will stand condemned before the Lord. He will lose his firstborn son when he lays its foundations and his youngest son when he erects its gates!"
Joshua 6:27 (show verse)
The Lord was with Joshua and he became famous throughout the land.
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