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Jericho is a city in the West Bank, Palestine, and the capital of the Jericho Governorate.

The city is located in the Jordan Valley, with the Jordan River to the east and Jerusalem to the west. Jericho is among the oldest cities in the world. Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of more than 20 successive settlements in Jericho, the first of which dates back 11,000 years (to 9000 BCE), almost to the very beginning of the Holocene epoch of the Earth's history. Copious springs in and around the city have attracted human habitation for thousands of years. Jericho is described in the Bible as the "city of palm trees".

Following the era of Mandatory Palestine, the West Bank was annexed and ruled by Jordan starting in 1950, then was occupied by Israel in 1967. Administrative control of Jericho was handed over to the Palestinian Authority in 1994. The city had a population of 20,907 in 2017. In 2023, the archaeological site in the center of the city, known as Tell es-Sultan / Old Jericho, was inscribed in UNESCO's list as a World Heritage Site in the State of Palestine, and described as the "oldest fortified city in the world".

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1. Prophet Elijah: The Jordan River Crossing (Near Jericho): Elijah made his final [...]

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2. Prophet Elijah: Abel-Meholah (Jordan River Valley): Elisha was born and raised here [...]

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3. Prophet Elisha: Spring of Jericho / Ein es-Sultan (West Bank): Elisha lived here [...]

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4. Prophet Elijah: Jordan River Crossing (Al-Maghtas, Jordan): Jesus travelled to this [...]

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5. Prophet Elijah: Shrine of Nabi Shu'ayb (Wadi Shoaib / Al-Salt, Jordan): Following his [...]

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6. Prophet Elijah: Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Al-Maghtas, Jordan): John established his [...]

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7. Prophet Elijah: The Jordan River Crossing (Al-Maghtas Region): Joshua assumed full [...]

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8. Prophet Joshua: Ancient Jericho (Tell es-Sultan, West Bank): Joshua marched his army [...]

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9. Prophet Phinehas: Plains of Shittim (Moab Valley, Jordan): Phinehas executed summary [...]

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10. Prophet Phinehas: Ancient Jericho / Gilgal (West Bank): Phinehas travelled here with [...]

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11. Prophet Samuel: Gilgal (Jordan River Valley, West Bank): Samuel visited this historic [...]

Youtube Videos on Jericho (7)

Prophet Joshua in Jericho, Mount of Temptation - HolyLandSite 9:40 664 views
In Joshua 6:21, God ordered Israelites to destroy the inhabitants of Jericho - Bart Ehrman 1:41 828 views
Joshua and the Battle of Jericho - Bible Cartoon 26:26 302 views
Jesus on the Road from Jericho to Jerusalem - HolyLandSite 29:39 685 views
Joshua and Walls of Jericho \| JudahSketch Animation 28:07 134 views
Joshua & Jericho - The Walls Fall Down \| Epic Bible Animation 26:59 89 views
Fall of Jericho to Leave You Speechless \| Bible Chronicles Animation 16:52 47 views

Scripture Themes on Jericho (4)

1. Joshua and the capture of Jericho \| Joshua 6
2. Joshua sends spies to Jericho who are hidden by Rahab \| Joshua 2
3. Joshua marches on the walls of Jericho \| Luke 19:28-44
4. Jesus heals blind Bartimaeus outside Jericho \| Mark 10:46-52

FAQ on Jericho (3)

1.How did the battle and fall of Jericho occur under Joshua's leadership?

According to biblical tradition, God instructed Joshua to have the Israelite army and priests carry the Ark of the Covenant around the fortified walls of Jericho once a day for six days. On the seventh day, after circling the city seven times, the priests blew ram's horns, the army shouted, and the massive walls miraculously collapsed.

2.Where did Prophet Moses die, and where is he buried?

After leading the Israelites through 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, Moses viewed the Promised Land from Mount Nebo in modern-day Jordan. He passed away at the age of 120 without entering the land. According to biblical and Islamic traditions, his exact grave location was kept hidden by God to prevent idolization, though a historical shrine (Nabi Musa) stands near Jericho.

3.Was Prophet Joshua involved in any Battles or Wars?

The Battle of Rephidim (approx. 1446 BC - 1400 BC) - Joshua vs Amalekites - Unknown deaths The Battle of Jericho (approx. 1406 BC) - Joshua vs Canaanites - Unknown deaths The Battle of Ai (approx. 1406 BC) - Joshua vs Canaanites - 12,036 deaths The Battle of Gibeon (approx. 1405 BC) - Joshua vs Amorites - Unknown deaths The Battle of the Waters of Merom (approx. 1400 BC) - Joshua vs Canaanites - Unknown deaths

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1. 7 million-piece mosaic uncovered in Jericho after 80 years \| CNN News

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Quran 2:136

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John 14:6

Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I
John 14:28

Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord
Deuteronomy 6:4

The Creator of the heavens and the earth. He has made for you mates from yourselves, and for the cattle (also) mates. By this means He creates you (in the wombs)
Quran 42:11

O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians): Come to a word that is just between us and you, that we worship none but Allah, and that we associate no partners with Him, and that none of us shall take others as lords besides Allah
Quran 3:64

I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 5:30

Indeed, We have revealed to you, (O Muhammad), as We revealed to Noah and the prophets after him. And we revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, the Descendants, Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon, and to David We gave the book (of Psalms)
Quran 4:163

Blessed be He Who has placed in the heaven big stars, and has placed therein a great lamp (sun), and a moon giving light. And He it is Who has put the night and the day in succession
Quran 25:61

He (Jesus) Himself stood in their midst and said to them, Peace be to you
Luke 24:36

O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of God. Indeed, God forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful
Quran 39: 53

Indeed, man is in loss, except those who have faith and do righteous deeds, and advise one another to truth and patience
Quran 103:1-3

The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 12:29

Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God
John 20:17

And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Matthew 27:46

Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
John 13:16

Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind
Matthew 22:37

By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.
John 5:30

Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
John 5:19

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 7:21

Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me
Isaiah 49:9

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