Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in.
Was straitly
Because
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Bible References
Was straitly
Joshua 2:7
The men pursued them by the road to Jordan to the fords. As soon the pursuers went out they shut the gate.
2 Kings 17:4
Hoshea's treachery became clear to the king of Assyria. He had sent representatives to the king of Egypt. He did not send his offering to the king of Assyria like he did in previous years. So the king of Assyria had him put in chains and locked in prison.
Because
Joshua 2:9
She said to the men: I know Jehovah has given you the land and the terror of you has fallen on us. All the inhabitants of the land are afraid of you.
Psalm 127:1
([Psalm of Solomon]) If Jehovah does not build the house, it is vain for the builders to work on it. If Jehovah does not protect a city, it is vain for the guard to stay alert.
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Acts 5:1
But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession.