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Examines the archeology of Jericho and reminds us that God’s word is reliable and worthy of our trust. Almost all of this material is from the following source: Did the Israelites Conquer Jericho? A New Look at the Archaeological Evidence: Technical - May 01, 2008 - by Bryant G. Wood PhD: http://www.biblearchaeology.org/post/2008/05/Did-the-Israelites-Conquer-Jericho-A-New-Look-at-the-Archaeological-Evidence.aspx
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DidJericho ReallyFall to the Israelites?
What would we expect of a book from God?
It would claim to be from God.
Does the Bible claimto be from God?
“All scripture is inspired by God”
2 Timothy 3.16; CB NT p. 374
What would we expect of a book from God?
It would be understandable.
What would we expect of a book from God?
It would be consistent.
What would we expect of a book from God?
✔ History
✔ Science✔ Prophecy
It would be accurate.
What does the Bible tell us about Jericho?
Jericho was a walled city with a gate.
The conquest happened in the spring, after the harvest.
The conquest occurred quickly.
The inhabitants of Jericho didn’t escape.
The wall fell down flat and the Israelites went up into the city.
Jericho was “devoted to Jehovah,” Israel took no personal plunder.
Jericho was burned.
When did this occur?Solomon’s reign began c. 970 B.C.
The fourth year of Solomon is 480 years after the exodus (1 Kings 6.1).
So, Israel departed Egypt c. 1446 B.C.
Israel entered Canaan a little more than 41 years later.
c. 1405 B.C.
What do we learn from archeology?
Tell es-Sultan
Charles Warren1867, 1868
Ernst Sellin & Carl Watzinger, 1907-09, 11
John Garstang1930-36
John Garstang1930-36
“the walls fell, shaken apparently by earthquake, and the city was destroyed by fire, about 1400 B.C.”
Kathleen Kenyon (1952-58)
Kathleen Kenyon (1952-58)
Kathleen Kenyon (1952-58)
Kathleen Kenyon (1952-58)
Brent Wood
Brent Wood
Brent Wood
Brent Wood
Jericho was a walled city with a gate.
The conquest happened in the spring, after the harvest.
The conquest occurred quickly.
The inhabitants of Jericho didn’t escape.
The wall fell down flat and the Israelites went up into the city.
Jericho was “devoted to Jehovah,” Israel took no personal plunder.
Jericho was burned.
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DATE:
c. 1550 B.C.
c. 1400 B.C. ?
Some thoughts on history...
We don’t have all the facts.
Some thoughts on history...
Assumptions are constantly made based on evidence that is found.
Some thoughts on history...
New evidence will be found.
“By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days.”
(Hebrews 11.30, CB NT p. 395)
“God is not man, that He should lie”
(Numbers 23.19, CB OT p. 245)
“Let God be found true, but every man a liar”
(Romans 3:4 ASV; CB NT p. 267)
Will today be the day you decide to
go to heaven?
Lesson slideshows (with notes)and audio can be found at:
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Did Jericho Really Fall to the Israelites?Joshua 6
Compiled and Presented by:
Dave Stewart13 November, 2011
Las Cruces, NMwww.churchofchristmiranda.com
Synopsis: Examines the archeology of Jericho and reminds us that God’s word is reliable and worthy of our trust. Almost all of this material is from the following source:
Did the Israelites Conquer Jericho? A New Look at the Archaeological Evidence: Technical - May 01, 2008 - by Bryant G. Wood PhD: http://www.biblearchaeology.org/post/2008/05/Did-the-Israelites-Conquer-Jericho-A-New-Look-at-the-Archaeological-Evidence.aspx
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