A MAN WAS HEADING FOR JERICHO
Jerusalem to Jericho
Then robbers beat him up you know
Then left him there a dying.
A dying a dying
They left him there a dying
The robbers beat him up you know
And left him there a dying.
A Priest was heading for Jericho
And saw the poor man on the road
But did he help him no no no
He left him there a dying.
A dying a dying
He left him there a dying
But did he help him no no no
He left him there a dying.
A Levite heading for Jericho
And saw the poor man on the road
But did he help him no no no
He left him there a dying.
A dying a dying
He left him there a dying
But did he help him no no no
He left him there a dying.
A Samaritan heading for Jericho
And saw the poor man on the road
He approached and stooping low low low
He stopped the man a dying
A dying a dying
He stopped the man a dying
He approached and stooping low low low
He stopped the man a dying.
Jesus told this story to the Jews
To give them some important news
Neighbours are not the friends you choose
Neighbours are everybody
Everybody, everybody
Neighbours are not the friends you choose.
Neighbours are everybody.
Ian Smale
Song Meaning
A children’s retelling of the Good Samaritan on the Jericho road.
Biblical Message
Read Luke 10:33 alongside the lyric. The Good Samaritan retelling centers mercy on the road.
Reflection
Which image or prayer in this song stays with you? Read Luke 10:33 and consider your response.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Jerusalem To Jericho” about?
A children’s retelling of the Good Samaritan on the Jericho road.
Which Bible passage connects with the song?
Luke 10:33 offers a starting point for reflection on its message.