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After the death of Moses, Joshua became the leader of God's people. He led the army of Israel. They had entered the land of Canaan after wandering around for 40 years in the wilderness.
Spies had been sent into the city of Jericho, and had been helped by a woman named Rahab. The people of Jericho were very worried because of the huge army outside the gates of their city.
The Lord gave instructions to Joshua. The people followed his instructions.
The soldiers marched around the city once a day for six days. The priests blew the trumpets before the Ark of the Covenant as they carried it around the city.
On the seventh day, they marched around the city seven times with the priests blowing on the trumpets. The people were to be silent. Then as a signal, the priests blew one long blast with the ram's horn and the people gave a shout.
The wall fell down flat, just as God had promised.
Joshua's army and all the people had followed the command. God kept His promise and they captured the city.
Rahab and her family were saved. Rahab later married a man of Israel and they had children. Her great-great-grandson was David, king of Israel.
Think about this:
Why were Rahab and her family spared?
She showed kindness to God's people. Paul tells us in the New Testament that as we have opportunity, we should do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.
This story can be found in the Bible in Joshua chapter 6.
Joshua & The Battle Of Jericho, Greatest Adventure Video Series
By Emi Cmg Distribution
The Hebrews' 40 years of wandering is over at last. Preceded by the Ark of the Covenant, they cross the River Jordan and enter the Promised Land, under the watchful eye of their new leader, Joshua.But their arrival is also observed by the Canaanites, who are determined to stop Joshua and his people. The Canaanites seem to have the edge, because their great walled fotress of Jericho is a formidable barrier to Joshua's advance.
Joshua is not daunted, though, because God has sent an angel to tell him the way to overcome this obstacle. Joshua's army begins to methodically march in circles around the walls of Jericho, much to the puzzlement of his own troops as well as of the Canaanite forces within. On the seventh day, Joshua's faith in the world of God is spectacularly vindicated. Starring the voices of Ed Asner as Joshua and Mariette Hartley as Rahab. 30 minutes.
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