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JOSHUA 6

THE ISRAELITES MARCH AROUND THE WALLS OF JERICHO

Because the people of Jericho were anticipating an attack from the Israelites, the city gates were shut and no one entered or exited the city.

God instructs the Israelites to march around the city walls, all of their soldiers at once. For six days, the Israelites do nothing but walk in a circle around the perimeter of the city. On the seventh day, they were to walk around the city seven times. After their final lap, the priests were directed to blow the trumpets and the people were to shout. Until it was time to shout, the Israelites were not to speak. Despite this unconventional and potentially frustrating strategy, Joshua faithfully leads the people to follow God’s orders.

After days of marching in silence, Joshua speaks with confidence, telling the Israelites it is time to shout, saying “Shout, for the Lord has given you the city!” When the trumpets sound, the city walls miraculously fall and the Israelites are able to seize the city, just as God promised!

The Israelites did not forget the kindness and bravery of Rahab, so they spare her life and save her family. Because of her faithfulness, she is rescued by the Israelites.

STUDY QUESTIONS

The number seven is referenced frequently in Joshua 6. What does the number seven often represent throughout the Bible?

Why do you think God would use the unusual strategy of marching around the walls instead of providing Israel with a powerful military?

How did the Israelites keep their promise to Rahab (Joshua 6:17-23)?