Joshua 6:21

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.

Cross-reference

In Joshua 10:28, the same herem pattern of total destruction is applied to Makkedah, following Jericho's example.

Joshua 10:39 repeats the total destruction of all living things at Debir, mirroring the conquest of Jericho.

In Joshua 11:14, the same herem practice is applied to northern cities, showing the consistent pattern of total destruction under Joshua.

Joshua 8:2 Contrast

Joshua 8:2 allows plunder and ambush for Ai, contrasting with the total destruction and ban on plunder at Jericho.

Joshua 10:1 Historical context

Joshua 10:1 shows the herem of Jericho became a feared precedent, causing other kings to react.

Deuteronomy 7:2 commands the herem of Canaanite nations, which Joshua 6:21 obeys at Jericho.

In 1 Kings 20:42, Ahab is condemned for sparing a king under divine ban, contrasting Joshua's complete obedience at Jericho.

In 1 Samuel 15:19, Samuel rebukes Saul for failing to carry out the same total destruction command that Joshua executed at Jericho.

In 1 Samuel 15:18, God's commission to Saul echoes the herem command that Joshua carried out at Jericho.

1 Samuel 15:8 shows Saul sparing King Agag, contrasting with Joshua's complete obedience at Jericho.

1 Samuel 15:3 reiterates the herem command against Amalek, using language identical to Joshua's campaign.

Deuteronomy 20:16 Prophetic fulfillment

Deuteronomy 20:16 gives the law to spare nothing breathing in Canaanite cities; Jericho is the first application of this rule.

Deuteronomy 7:16 Prophetic fulfillment

Deuteronomy 7:16 commands no pity on the nations, a directive Joshua 6:21 fully implements at Jericho.

Deuteronomy 2:34 records the first herem under Moses against Sihon, setting a precedent for Jericho's destruction.

1 Samuel 22:19 uses nearly identical phrasing—'men, women, children, infants, oxen, donkeys, sheep'—echoing Jericho's herem.

Deuteronomy 20:17 Prophetic fulfillment

Deuteronomy 20:17 lists the seven nations to be devoted; Jericho, a Canaanite city, falls under this command.

1 Samuel 27:9 describes David leaving no survivors, similar to Jericho's destruction, but with plunder taken.

Lamentations 2:21 mourns the slaughter of all ages in Jerusalem's fall, recalling Jericho's utter devastation.