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The opening verse of this portion of Joshua informs us that Jericho was completely shut up because of the Children of Israel. No one went in and no one came out. For the next seven days, Jericho and its inhabitants were locked down in fear because of what they had heard of the exploits of Israel and their God, YeHoVaH. Strict Instructions were given to Joshua to give to the Israelites for their own protection. The strategy to take Jericho, and afterwards the remains of Jericho, labelled the city as an accursed city and the contents of the city to be accursed. The only permitted survivors of the city would be a prostitute and her family.
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Why was Jericho considered an accursed city, and who survived its destruction? Jericho was labeled an accursed city because YeHoVaH declared all within it—people and possessions—under judgment, except what was set apart for Him. The city was tightly shut in fear of Israel, and Joshua was given strict Instructions to ensure Israel’s obedience in its conquest. Only Rahab, the prostitute who had protected Israel’s spies, and her family were spared, as promised. Their survival fulfilled YeHoVaH’s mercy and showed the power of faith and obedience amidst judgment.
Arthur Bailey
Apostle Dr. Arthur Bailey is the Overseer of Arthur Bailey Ministries International, House of Israel International, as well as the Founder and Chancellor of the Accredited Hebrew Roots University. House of Israel International, focuses on teaching the True Gospel of the Kingdom from a Messianic Hebrew Roots perspective. Renowned internationally, Dr. Bailey is celebrated for his roles as a dynamic teacher, preacher, and author. Hebrew Roots University is a unique institution dedicated to exploring the Hebrew Roots of the Christian faith.
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Last Updated on May 25, 2025 by Arthur Bailey Ministries