Bible Dictionary
Jericho
Jericho was an ancient fortified city in the Jordan valley, near the crossing used by Israel under Joshua. Its walls fell when God gave the city into Israel’s hand; in New Testament times it was visited by Jesus, who healed the blind and brought salvation to Zacchaeus.
Biblical Usage
God gave Jericho into Israel’s hand after its walls fell, and the city was devoted to destruction except for Rahab and her household. In the New Testament period Jesus healed the blind near Jericho and brought salvation to Zacchaeus.
Scripture References
Joshua 3:16
2 Kings 2:19-22
Numbers 22:1
Numbers 34:15
Joshua 6
Joshua 6:17
Leviticus 27:28
Leviticus 27:29
Deuteronomy 13:16
Joshua 6:24
Numbers 31:22
Numbers 31:23
Numbers 31:50
Joshua 2:14
Joshua 18:21
Judges 3:13
2 Samuel 10:5
Ezra 2:34
Nehemiah 7:36
1 Kings 16:34
Matthew 20:29-34
Mark 10:46-52
Luke 19:2-10
Joshua 2:15
Joshua 2:1-21
2 Kings 2:1-22
2 Kings 25:5
Jeremiah 39:5
Matthew 20:30
Mark 10:46
Luke 18:35