1 Kings 16:34

New International Reader's Version

In Ahab’s time, Hiel from Bethel rebuilt Jericho. When he laid its foundations, it cost him the life of his oldest son Abiram. When he set up its gates, it cost him the life of his youngest son Segub. That’s what the Lord had said would happen. He had spoken it through Joshua, the son of Nun.

Cross References

2 Samuel 10:5

David was told about it. So he sent messengers to his men because they were filled with shame. King David said to them, “Stay at Jericho until your beards grow out again. Then come back here.”

Ezra 2:34

There were 345 from Jericho.

Zechariah 1:5

“Where are those people now? And what about my prophets? Do they live forever?

Matthew 24:35

Heaven and earth will pass away. But my words will never pass away.

Joshua 6:26

At that time Joshua made a promise and called down a curse. He said, “May the person who tries to rebuild this city of Jericho be under the Lord’s curse. “If that person lays its foundations, it will cost the life of his oldest son. If he sets up its gates, it will cost the life of his youngest son.”