1 Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in.

1 Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in.

1 Now the gates of Jericho were tightly shut because the people were afraid of the Israelites. No one was allowed to go out or in.

1 Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and none came in.

1 The people of Jericho were afraid because the Israelites were near. They closed the city gates and guarded them. No one went into the city, and no one came out.

1 Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in.

1 Now Jericho was shut up and was barred, because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in.

1 Jericho was bolted and barred shut because the people were afraid of the Israelites. No one could enter or leave. 

1 Now Jericho was strongly fortified because of the Israelites—no one leaving or entering.

1 Now Jericho was shut up inside and out because of the Israelites; no one came out and no one went in.

1 Now Jericho was shut up inside and out because of the presence of the Israelites; no one was going out or coming in.

1 The gates of Jericho were shut tight and guarded closely because of the people of Israel. No one went out. No one came in.

1 Now Jericho was tightly shut because of the sons of Israel; no one went out and no one came in.