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Joshua Fit The Battle
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Jul 28, 2026 updated
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Selah performs a traditional spiritual retelling the biblical story of Joshua and the fall of Jericho. The song celebrates Joshua's faithfulness and God's power in bringing down the city walls. It references Joshua as the son of Nun and contrasts him with other biblical figures like Gideon and Saul. The lyrics emphasize God's victory and salvation, with Joshua shouting 'Glory' as the walls collapse. This classic African American spiritual has been passed down through generations and remains a staple in many churches.
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Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Jericho, Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
And the walls came tumblin' down
I know you've heard about Joshua
He was the son of Nun
He never stopped his work no never, never
Not until the work was done
You may talk about your men of Gideon
You may brag about your men of Saul
But there're none like good old Joshua
In the battle of Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Jericho, Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
And the walls came tumblin' down
Oh up to the walls of Jericho
He marched with spear in hand
Go blow them ram horns, Joshua cried
Cause the battle is in my hands
Yet bold and brave he stood
God's victory the plan
Go blow them ram horns Joshua cried
Salvation in his hands
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Jericho, Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
And the walls came tumblin' down
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Jericho, Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
And the walls came tumblin' down
Then the lamb, ram, sheep horns began to blow
The trumpets began to sound
Old Joshua shouted Glory
And the walls came tumblin' down
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Jericho, Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
And the walls came tumblin' down