By Jericho, Heb. in Jericho, i.e. in the country or territory adjoining to Jericho, whither he went to view those parts, and discern the fittest places for his attempt upon Jericho, as generals usually do.
A man; one in the appearance of man.
With his sword drawn, in readiness to fight, not, as Joshua thought, against him, but for him and his people.