Study · Place
Jericho
Jericho stands near the Jordan Valley and appears at major turning points in both Testaments. Joshua presents it as the first fortified city encountered after Israel crossed the Jordan. Later narratives connect the area with prophets, and the Gospels place Jesus near Jericho when he healed a blind man and encountered Zacchaeus.
Biblical and historical context
The name Jericho refers to settlements occupied in different periods near the same oasis. That long history requires care when matching a biblical episode to a specific archaeological phase. For readers, Jericho is best understood as a strategic oasis city controlling approaches between the Jordan Valley and the Judean hill country.
Location
Jordan Valley, Palestine · 31.8557, 35.4619