1 Kings 16:34

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

In his days Hiel of Bethel built Jericho; he laid its foundation at the cost of Abiram his firstborn and set up its gates at the cost of his youngest son Segub, according to the word of the Lord that he spoke by Joshua son of Nun.

Cross References

Joshua 6:26

Joshua then pronounced this oath, saying, “Cursed before the Lord be anyone who tries to build this city, Jericho! At the cost of his firstborn he shall lay its foundation, and at the cost of his youngest he shall set up its gates!”

Matthew 24:35

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

Zechariah 1:5

Your ancestors, where are they? And the prophets, do they live forever?

Ezra 2:34

Of Jericho, three hundred forty-five.

2 Samuel 10:5

When David was told, he sent to meet them, for the men were greatly ashamed. The king said, “Remain at Jericho until your beards have grown and then return.”