Why did Joshua curse Jericho in Joshua 6:26?
Joshua 6:26
ESV - 26 Joshua laid an oath on them at that time, saying, "Cursed before the Lord be the man who rises up and rebuilds this city, Jericho. "At the cost of his firstborn shall he lay its foundation, and at the cost of his youngest son shall he set up its gates.
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Asked April 23 2014
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S. Michael Houdmann
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After the Lord God gave the city of Jericho into the hands of Joshua and the people of Israel, Joshua pronounced a curse on the city: "Cursed before the Lord be the man who rises up and rebuilds t...
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