what is the meaning of the word jericho in the bible
Jericho Jericho's name in Hebrew, Yeriẖo, is generally thought to derive from the Canaanite word Reaẖ ("fragrant"), but other theories hold that it originates in the Canaanite word for "moon" (Yareaẖ) or the name of the lunar deity Yarikh for whom the city was an early centre of worship.[18]
Israel (name) Israel is a Biblical given name. The patriarch Jacob was given the name Israel (Hebrew