Jos 6:1 | MHM | STEP | Joshua 6:1 – The Siege of Jericho This passage introduces the conflict between the people of Jericho and the God of Israel. Jericho, with its strong walls and determined people, tried everything to keep Israel out. But God had a different plan and promised that Israel would win. The story shows that God’s word and power are always stronger than human strength or plans. v. 1 : The people of Jericho completely shut their city because of the Israelites ( ). The city was tightly locked and no one was allowed to go in or out. The people chose to resist Israel with all their strength and refused to surrender or even talk about peace. Their stubbornness and hard hearts led them to their own destruction, just as it happens to anyone who tries to fight against God ( ).

‏ Joshua 6:1

Joshua 6:1 – The Siege of Jericho

This passage introduces the conflict between the people of Jericho and the God of Israel. Jericho, with its strong walls and determined people, tried everything to keep Israel out. But God had a different plan and promised that Israel would win. The story shows that God’s word and power are always stronger than human strength or plans.

v. 1: The people of Jericho completely shut their city because of the Israelites ( ^a). The city was tightly locked and no one was allowed to go in or out. The people chose to resist Israel with all their strength and refused to surrender or even talk about peace. Their stubbornness and hard hearts led them to their own destruction, just as it happens to anyone who tries to fight against God ( ^b).