Joshua 6:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the sword.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They completely destroyed everything in the city with their swords - every man and woman, young and old, along with all the cattle, sheep, and donkeys.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the complete destruction of Jericho and all its inhabitants and animals as the Israelites conquered the city.

📚 Historical Context

This occurred during Israel's conquest of the Promised Land around 1400 BC, when Joshua led the people into Canaan after 40 years in the wilderness. The destruction of Jericho was part of God's judgment on the Canaanite peoples for their idolatry and moral corruption. Such complete destruction (called 'herem' in Hebrew) was commanded by God for specific cities to prevent Israel from adopting pagan practices.

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