Jericho: The Promise Fulfilled

After years of the Israelites wandering in the desert, Moses passes away. Before his death, he appoints Joshua, his servant and spy, as the new leader of the Israelites. Joshua begins to prepare for the upcoming conquest of Jericho.

Joshua summons two Israelite spies, Salmon and Stephanos, and sends them on a mission to gather intelligence on the city of Jericho. The spies aim to assess the city's defenses and gather information about its inhabitants.

The spies arrive in Jericho and seek refuge in the house of Rahab, a woman who hides them under haystacks on her roof. Rahab warns the spies about the city's defenses and plans to help them escape.

Rahab falsely tells the guards she saw the spies leave the city and provides them with false directions. She then helps the spies escape through a red rope hanging from her window, instructing them to keep it there for her protection.

The spies return to the Israelite camp and report to Joshua that Jericho's strength lies mainly in its formidable walls and fortress. They confirm that the city is well guarded but vulnerable at its gates.

Joshua leads the Israelites to march across the Jordan River, which miraculously parts to create a dry path. This event signifies divine favor and prepares them for the upcoming conquest.

The Israelites hold a Passover feast to commemorate their liberation. The next morning, they discover that the manna, their divine food, has ceased, signaling a shift in their journey.

Under Joshua's command, the Israelites march around the fortress city of Jericho once daily for six days, with priests blowing trumpets and the people remaining silent. On the seventh day, they march around the city seven times.

On the seventh day, after completing the seven circuits, the priests blow their trumpets, and the Israelites shout. The fortress walls shake, crumble, and collapse, leaving the city vulnerable to attack.

Fighting ensues in the city ruins as some survivors attempt to resist the Israelites. Salmon locates the window and red rope Rahab used for escape, using it to find and rescue Rahab and her family from the debris.

The Israelites achieve victory with the fall of Jericho. Joshua commands Salmon to care for Rahab, securing her safety and integrating her into the Israelite community. The city’s conquest marks a significant milestone in their journey to the Promised Land.