Kissing the Camel at Jericho

January 20, 2026

2 Kings 2 records the ascension of Elijah, the geographical setting mentions several sites, including Jericho. There is so much biblical history associated with this ancient city. In preparing for a Zoom study on this text, my mind went back to some visits to this location, and photos we have taken. We have often included Jericho on our tours of Israel. While we emphasize biblical study on such tours, that doesn’t mean there is no fun allowed. And really I can’t be expected to be responsible for the behavior of all my tour members 🙂 And on further reflection perhaps the title here should be, “Being Kissed by the Camel.”

Light-hearted moment at Old Testament Jericho. Photo by Leon Mauldin.

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