Joshua 7:1

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The Israelites, however, acted unfaithfully regarding the things devoted to destruction. Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of what was set apart. So the anger of the LORD burned against the Israelites.

Traditional

But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the Lord was kindled against the children of Israel.

Literal

And the sons of Israel acted unfaithfully—an unfaithfulness—against a devoted thing. For Achan son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the devoted thing. And the anger of YHWH burned against the sons of Israel.

Latin

Filii autem Israël prævaricati sunt mandatum, et usurpaverunt de anathemate. Nam Achan filius Charmi filii Zabdi filii Zare de tribu Juda tulit aliquid de anathemate: iratusque est Dominus contra filios Israël.

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English

The Israelites, however, acted unfaithfully regarding the things devoted to destruction. Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of what was set apart. So the anger of the LORD burned against the Israelites.

Notes

Joshua 7:1

things devoted to destruction: See Leviticus 27:28–29; 1 Samuel 15:3.
son of Zerah: Achan was part of an important family. He was a leader or potential leader, so his actions could influence others (Numbers 26:19–20).

Joshua 7:1–26

After Jericho became part of Israel, Joshua's first military task was to secure a position in the hill country. Conquering Jericho boosted Israel's confidence and left the people of Canaan feeling discouraged and without hope. However, everything depended on Israel's obedience to God. The sin of one man and its consequences show the importance of the command to destroy Jericho (see “Complete Dedication” Theme Note).

Theme notes and profiles

Joshua Community Identity Community Responsibility: Achan’s Sin Holy War Remove the Evil Retribution The Dangers of Sin

Events

War with Canaanites

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Joshua 22:20
Was not Achan son of Zerah unfaithful regarding what was set apart for destruction, bringing wrath upon the whole congregation of Israel? Yet it was not only Achan who perished because of his sin!’”
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1 Chronicles 2:6–7
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Joshua 22:18
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Joshua 7:20–21
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1 Chronicles 21:7
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Hebrews 12:15–16
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People

Achan: An Israelite who stole devoted things, causing Israel's defeat Carmi: Father of Achan, who stole devoted things Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Zabdi: Ancestor of Achan, who sinned against Israel Zerah: Son of Judah, twin of Perez

Glossary

Achan, Achar Ai Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Carmi Conquest and Allotment of the Land Curse, Cursed Joshua, Book of Judges, Book of Tribe of Dan Zabdi Zerah Zimri (Person)

Topics

Accursed: What So Called Achan: Sin and Punishment of Anger: Anger of God Armies: March in Ranks: Insubordination In, Punished, Achan Canaan: Land of Conquest of, by the Israelites Carmi: Father of Achan God: Preserver: Victories Over the Canaanites Under Joshua Israel: Ai Captured Joshua: Also Called Jehoshua, and Jehoshuah, and Oshea: Captures Ai Nation: Involved in the Sins of Other Individuals, As Achan Zabdi: Father of Carmi

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