Jos 6:17 | MHM | STEP | Joshua 6:17 – Jericho Destroyed; Preservation of Rahab In this passage, we see the results of Israel’s obedience to God’s commands during the conquest of Jericho. The city is set apart for destruction as an offering to God, with all people and animals in it put to death, except for Rahab and her family. God’s instructions also include what to do with the city’s wealth and a warning not to take anything for themselves. Jericho’s fall demonstrates God’s power, His justice, and His mercy to those who trust in Him, like Rahab. The story ends with a curse on anyone who tries to rebuild Jericho and with Joshua’s reputation greatly increased because God was with him. v. 17-18 : God told the Israelites that Jericho and everything in it must be completely destroyed and offered up to Him ( ). No person or animal was to be spared, except for Rahab and her family, because she had helped the Israelite spies. All valuable things, such as silver and gold, were to be given to God’s tabernacle. The people were warned not to take anything for themselves or they would bring trouble and a curse upon Israel ( ).

‏ Joshua 6:17

Joshua 6:17 – Jericho Destroyed; Preservation of Rahab

In this passage, we see the results of Israel’s obedience to God’s commands during the conquest of Jericho. The city is set apart for destruction as an offering to God, with all people and animals in it put to death, except for Rahab and her family. God’s instructions also include what to do with the city’s wealth and a warning not to take anything for themselves. Jericho’s fall demonstrates God’s power, His justice, and His mercy to those who trust in Him, like Rahab. The story ends with a curse on anyone who tries to rebuild Jericho and with Joshua’s reputation greatly increased because God was with him.

v. 17-18: God told the Israelites that Jericho and everything in it must be completely destroyed and offered up to Him ( ^a). No person or animal was to be spared, except for Rahab and her family, because she had helped the Israelite spies. All valuable things, such as silver and gold, were to be given to God’s tabernacle. The people were warned not to take anything for themselves or they would bring trouble and a curse upon Israel ( ^b).