Joshua 5:10 and 6 show the celebration of the Passover and the conquest of Jericho, highlighting obedience, divine strategy, and the supernatural action of God. Read the full text here and here.

Text Structure

Josh 5:10

The celebration of Passover. The people celebrate Passover in the promised land, remembering their deliverance from Egypt and renewing their spiritual identity.

Josh 6:1-5

The divine strategy. God presents an unusual plan: march around the city for days, emphasizing obedience above human logic.

Josh 6:6-14

The execution of the plan. The people follow the instructions in silence and discipline, demonstrating trust in the direction given.

Josh 6:15-20

The fall of Jericho. On the seventh day, after the sound of the trumpets, the walls fall, revealing the power of God.

Josh 6:21-25

The destruction and preservation. The city is destroyed, but Rahab and her family are spared, fulfilling the promise made.

Josh 6:26-27

The final declaration. Joshua establishes a warning concerning Jericho, and his leadership is recognized throughout the land.

Additional Literature

As a complement to the theme addressed in Joshua 5:10; 6, the following reading is recommended:

Patriarchs and Prophets, chapter 45 - “The Fall of Jericho”

Reflection

Joshua 6 shows that God’s methods do not always follow human logic. Victory came through obedience, not conventional military strategy.

The discipline of the people reveals that faith also requires consistency. Marching for days demanded trust even without immediate results.

The fall of the walls demonstrates that God acts at the right time. The process may seem repetitive, but every step was part of the plan.

This passage teaches that full obedience is essential. Even without understanding everything, following God’s direction leads to victory.