Late 15th Century BC (Traditional Dating of the Conquest of Canaan)
The Israelites were transitioning from a nomadic lifestyle in the wilderness to settling in the Promised Land, Canaan, which was inhabited by various Canaanite tribes with their own polytheistic religions and fortified cities.
Canaan was a region of city-states, each ruled by its own king. The political landscape was fragmented, with no central authority, making it susceptible to conquest by a unified force like the Israelites.
Jericho, a fortified city located near the Jordan River, was one of the first major cities encountered by the Israelites as they entered Canaan.
The Israelites were commanded to follow God's instructions precisely, which included the ritualistic marching around Jericho and the blowing of trumpets, reflecting their reliance on divine intervention rather than military might.
Joshua
Leader of the Israelites, successor to Moses, and commander during the conquest of Canaan.