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Joshuas fighting didnt bring down the walls, nor did. Other articles where the walls came tumbling down is discussed. Ralph david abernathy was joshua to martin luther kings mosesat his side during all the battles and eventually his successor. And the wall came tumbling down 1984 movie moviefone. As the children of israel approached, the inhabitants of the city prepared to defend it.
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