Joshua 6:1

The Passion Translation

Now the gates of Jericho were bolted and barred because of the Israelites; no one could get in or out.

Cross References

Psalm 127:1

If God’s grace doesn’t help the builders, they will labor in vain to build a house. If God’s mercy doesn’t protect the city, all the sentries will circle it in vain.

Joshua 16:7

From Janoah the border descended to Ataroth and Naarah. It touched Jericho and came out at the Jordan River.

Joshua 18:21

There were twelve cities, along with the towns around them, which belonged to the tribe of Benjamin: Jericho, Beth Hoglah, Emek Keziz, Beth Arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel, Avvim, Parah, Ophrah, Chephar Ammoni, Ophni, and Geba.

Joshua 2:1

Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent out two spies from their camp at Acacia. He told them, “Go and explore the land of Canaan, especially Jericho.” They went and arrived at Jericho and entered the house of Rahab the prostitute and lodged there.

Joshua 2:24

“Yahweh has certainly handed over the entire land into our hands! All the people of the land melt in fear before us!”

Joshua 2:7

So the men of Jericho went out to search for the spies, and the city gates were shut behind them. They searched for them as far as where the path crosses the Jordan.

Joshua 5:15

The Commander of Yahweh’s armies said to Joshua, “Remove your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground!” And Joshua obeyed.

Joshua 6:2

Yahweh commanded Joshua, “See, I have given Jericho, its king and mighty warriors into your hands.