Jericho
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
An ancient city in Palestine near the north end of the Dead Sea, noted in the Old Testament as the first city captured by the Israelites under the leadership of Joshua.
“According to the Bible, the walls of Jericho fell after the Israelites marched around them seven times.”
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jer·i·cho
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