“Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho”

1. An American spiritual (see also spiritual), based on the story of Joshua, the successor of Moses in the Old Testament, who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. It begins:

   Joshua fit [fought] the battle of Jericho,

   Jericho, Jericho;

   Joshua fit the battle of Jericho,

   And the walls came tumbling down.

Example Sentences

The band, near the back of the column, broke into a spirited rendition of “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho,” played in D minor, as specified by Engel.

From The New Yorker

The choir also brought familiar Cuban songs, like “Son de La Loma,” as well as an elegant close-harmony version of “Unforgettable” and a Ping-Ponging arrangement of “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho.”

From New York Times