1 Kings 16:34

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 10:5

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

Ezra 2:34

The sons of Jericho, three hundred and forty-five.

Zechariah 1:5

Your fathers, where are they? And the prophets, do they live for ever?

Matthew 24:35

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

Joshua 6:26

Joshua laid an oath upon them at that time, saying, “Cursed before the Lord be the man that rises up and rebuilds this city, Jericho. “At the cost of his first-born shall he lay its foundation, and at the cost of his youngest son shall he set up its gates.”