Battle of Jericho

An imagined depiction of the Israelites marching round the city of Jericho

The Battle of Jericho was a conflict between the Israelites, led by Joshua, and the inhabitants of Jericho, a fortified Canaanite city. The Book of Joshua states that this battle marked the beginning of the Israelites' conquest of Canaan. Following God’s command, the Israelites marched around the city once a day for six days, with priests blowing trumpets. On the seventh day, they circled the city seven times, and when the priests sounded a long blast on the trumpets, the Israelite army gave a great shout, causing Jericho's walls to collapse. This miraculous victory allowed the Israelites to capture the city, signalling the start of their settlement in the Promised Land.