Lyrics
Verse 1
Hebrew children out in the desert nothing around but sand
Wondering if they'll ever get a chance to enter the promised land
The man of God Josh points the way following yahweh's call
hopin' that when they cross the Jordan the walls are gonna fall
Chorus
Down, down, the walls are tumbling down
Down, down, tumbling down, down to the ground
Down, down, the walls are tumbling down
Down, down, doooooown.
Verse 2
Angel of the Lord laid out the plan gotta walk around the town
So blowin' their horns and praisin' the Lord, they marched around the town.
On the seventh day, seven times around, couldn't wait to see
The ground shook the walls fell, the Lord gave the victory!
Chorus
Instrumental solo
Down, down
Down, down
Down, down
Down, down, doooooown.
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Meaning & Inspiration
Jericho Walls retells Israel’s approach to Jericho as a compact song of trust and victory. The verses place the Hebrew people beyond the Jordan, facing a fortified city after their years in the wilderness. Joshua follows the Lord’s direction, and the people march, sound their horns, and praise while awaiting an outcome that human strength could not secure.
The chorus concentrates on the walls tumbling to the ground, turning the biblical event into a repeated celebration of God’s intervention. Its emphasis remains on obedience to the unusual plan given by the Lord: the people circle the city, repeat the march seven times on the seventh day, and witness the walls fall. This closely follows the central action in Joshua 6, though the lyric tells it in informal language. The song presents the victory as the Lord’s gift and highlights confidence in his word when the obstacle appears immovable.
Related Scripture
- Joshua 6:2-5 The Lord instructs Israel to march around Jericho and sound the trumpets.
- Joshua 6:20 After the people shout, Jericho’s wall falls and they enter the city.