Joshua 7:16

Translations

Modern

So Joshua arose early the next morning and had Israel come forward tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was selected.

Traditional

So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:

Literal

And Joshua rose early in the morning and brought Israel by their tribes, and the tribe of Judah was taken.

Latin

Surgens itaque Josue mane, applicuit Israël per tribus suas, et inventa est tribus Juda.

Original

Hebrew

English

So Joshua arose early the next morning and had Israel come forward tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was selected.

Notes

Joshua 7:16–18

Achan may have been identified through the use of the Urim and Thummim, a God-given method for casting sacred lots (objects used to seek God’s decision). These items remained in the care of the high priest, probably kept in a bag or pouch (see Exodus 28:30; Numbers 27:21). They may have been two objects of different colors, possibly stones or gems. People asked questions in a way that required a “yes” or “no” answer.

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 Complete Destruction Holy War Remove the Evil Retribution The Dangers of Sin

Events

War with Canaanites

Related verses

Psalm 119:60
I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments.
Genesis 22:3
So Abraham got up early the next morning, saddled his donkey, and took along two of his servants and his son Isaac. He split the wood for a burnt offering and set out for the place God had designated.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
Joshua 3:1
Early the next morning Joshua got up and left Shittim with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over.

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Joshua: Moses' assistant who led Israel into Canaan Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

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

Topics

Discipline of Armies, for Disobedience of Orders Dishonesty: Achan Hides the Wedge of Gold and the Babylonian Garment Disobedience to God of Achan, in Hiding the Wedge of Gold and the Babylonian Garnient Intercession: Exemplified Rising: Joshua The Armies of Israel: Strict Discipline Observed In The Lot: Achan's Guilt Ascertained By

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