And Joshua adjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man before the LORD, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho: he shall lay the foundation thereof in his firstborn, and in his youngest son shall he set up the gates of it.
At that time, Joshua made a solemn oath before everyone, saying, 'May the Lord curse anyone who tries to rebuild this city of Jericho. When he lays its foundation, his oldest son will die, and when he sets up its gates, his youngest son will die.'
Joshua pronounced a curse that anyone who rebuilt Jericho would lose their firstborn and youngest sons in the process.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical account, Joshua and the Israelites had just conquered Jericho through God's miraculous intervention, where the walls fell after they marched around the city as an act of faith and obedience. This victory was part of the broader conquest of Canaan, fulfilling God's promise to give the land to Abraham's descendants. Joshua's curse served as a solemn warning to future generations, underscoring the seriousness of defying God's judgment on the city.
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