Jericho
LocationsGeographical Setting
Jericho is an ancient walled city situated in the Jordan Valley near the Dead Sea, recognized as one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world.
What is the meaning of Jericho in the Bible?
Jericho is an ancient city located in the Jordan Valley near the Dead Sea, known for its early fortifications and continuous habitation since the Neolithic period.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Jericho's archaeological layers and strategic location in the Jordan Valley provides essential context for the biblical narrative of the Israelite conquest, illustrating the challenges of settling the Promised Land and the historical reality of fortified Canaanite cities.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.