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19 Then Joshua said to Achan, “My son, give glory to the Lord, the God of Israel, and honor him. Tell me what you have done; do not hide it from me.” 20 Achan replied, “It is true! I have sinned against the Lord, the God of Israel.
Aug 9, 2018 · Sam O'Neal. Updated on August 09, 2018. The Bible is full of minor characters who played major roles in the larger events of God's story. In this article, we'll take a brief look at the story of Achan -- a man whose poor decision cost his own life and nearly prevented the Israelites from taking possession of their Promised Land. Background.
ATS Bible Dictionary. Achan. The son of Carmi, who disobeyed the strict charge of the Lord, and purloined some of the spoils of Jericho which were doomed to destruction. This brought a curse and defeat upon the people. He was discovered by lot, and stoned with all his family in the valley of Achor, north of Jericho, Joshua 6:18; 7:1-26.
ACHAN ā kăn ( עָכָ֣ן, עָכָר׃֙, in 1 Chron 2:7, troubler ). The descendant of Judah through Zerah, one of the twins born to Judah and Tamar, who was also Judah’s daughter-in-law. He was stoned to death for violating the “ban” ( hērem) during the conquest of Jericho ( Josh 7:1-26 ).
Achan Is Punished for Stealing from the Lord. 7 The Lord had said that everything in Jericho belonged to him.[ a] But Achan[ b] from the Judah tribe took some of the things from Jericho for himself. And so the Lord was angry with the Israelites, because one of them had disobeyed him.[ c]
Mar 12, 2024 · In summary, Achan was a biblical character who brought disgrace and punishment to his family and tribe due to his temptation and transgression. His sin serves as a reminder to us of the importance of obeying God’s law, and the dangers of disobeying it. The Sin of Achan and Its Consequences.
6. Defeat at Ai and the Sin of Achan (Joshua 7:1-26) Introduction. After such a wonderful experience at Jericho, chapter 7 is surprising to say the least. Suddenly we are presented with a series of failures that stand in striking contrast to the victories of the past six chapters.
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