👉 In Islamic theology, the city of Jericho is a central point in the Bible and Islamic history. It was the first Jewish settlement in what is now Israel. The term "Jericho" comes from the Hebrew word "Jerechimo," which means "city of Jerebim." This name has been used by many people throughout history, including ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Arabia to refer to various cities. However, it is also a place of pilgrimage in Islam where