Joshua
Leads Israel in the conquest narrative
Basis: Joshua 6
All places
City and oasis · Jordan Valley
Jericho
Also known as: City of Palms
Identification status
Region established; archaeological settlement layers span different periods
Place profile
Jericho appears at Israel’s entrance into Canaan, during the monarchy, and in the ministry of Jesus. Because the area contains remains from multiple periods, individual archaeological discussions should not be collapsed into a single simple layer.
Biblical setting
Jordan Valley
Present-day setting
The Jericho oasis and adjacent ancient settlement areas
Connected people
Major events
Fall of Jericho
Joshua narrates Israel circling the city before its walls fall.
Healing near Jericho
Jesus heals a blind man as he approaches the city.
Zacchaeus
Jesus meets Zacchaeus while passing through Jericho.