1 Kings 16:34

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

During Ahab’s time, Hiel from Bethel rebuilt the town of Jericho. When Hiel started work on the city, his oldest son Abiram died. And when Hiel built the gates of the city, his youngest son Segub died. This happened just as the Lord said it would happen when he spoke through Joshua son of Nun.

Cross References

Joshua 6:26

At that time Joshua made this important promise. He said, “Whoever rebuilds Jericho will be in danger from the Lord. When he lays the foundation, he will lose his oldest son. When he sets up the gates, he will lose his youngest son.”

Matthew 24:35

The whole world, earth and sky, will be destroyed, but my words will last forever.

Zechariah 1:5

“Your ancestors are gone, and those prophets did not live forever.

Ezra 2:34

from the town of Jericho: 345

2 Samuel 10:5

When the people told David, he sent messengers to meet his officers. He did this because these men were very ashamed. King David said, “Wait at Jericho until your beards grow again. Then come back home.”