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He was not the only one who died for his sin.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nlt/joshua/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> Didn’t divine anger fall on the entire community of Israel when Achan, a member of the clan of Zerah, sinned by stealing the things set apart for the LORD? He was not the only one who died because of his sin.” <a href="/esv/joshua/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> Did not Achan the son of Zerah break faith in the matter of the devoted things, and wrath fell upon all the congregation of Israel? And he did not perish alone for his iniquity.’” <a href="/bsb/joshua/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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!’” <a href="/kjv/joshua/22.htm">King James Bible</a> Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the accursed thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity. <a href="/nkjv/joshua/22.htm">New King James Version</a> Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the accursed thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel? And that man did not perish alone in his iniquity.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/joshua/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Did Achan the son of Zerah not act unfaithfully in the things designated for destruction, and wrath fall on the entire congregation of Israel? So that man did not perish alone in his guilt.’” <a href="/nasb/joshua/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216Did not Achan the son of Zerah act unfaithfully in the things under the ban, and wrath fall on all the congregation of Israel? And that man did not perish alone in his iniquity.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/joshua/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘Did not Achan the son of Zerah act unfaithfully in the things under the ban, and wrath fall on all the congregation of Israel? And that man did not perish alone in his iniquity.’” <a href="/lsb/joshua/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Did not Achan the son of Zerah act unfaithfully in the things devoted to destruction, and indignation fall on all the congregation of Israel? But he was not the only man to breathe his last in his iniquity.’” <a href="/amp/joshua/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Did not Achan the son of Zerah act unfaithfully in the things under the ban, and [as a result God’s] wrath came on the entire congregation of Israel? And that man did not perish alone in his wrongdoing.’” <a href="/csb/joshua/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Wasn’t Achan son of Zerah unfaithful regarding what was set apart for destruction, bringing wrath on the entire community of Israel? He was not the only one who perished because of his iniquity.’ ” <a href="/hcsb/joshua/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Wasn&#8217t Achan son of Zerah unfaithful regarding what was set apart for destruction, bringing wrath on the entire community of Israel? He was not the only one who perished because of his sin.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/joshua/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the devoted thing, and wrath fell upon all the congregation of Israel? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity. <a href="/cev/joshua/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Don't you remember what happened when Achan was unfaithful and took some of the things that belonged to God? This made God angry with the entire nation. Achan died because he sinned, but he also caused the death of many others. <a href="/erv/joshua/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the devoted thing, and wrath fell upon all the congregation of Israel? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity. <a href="/gwt/joshua/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Didn't Achan, son of Zerah, act faithlessly with the things claimed by the LORD? Didn't the LORD become angry with the whole congregation of Israel? Achan wasn't the only one who died because of his sin." <a href="/gnt/joshua/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> Remember how Achan son of Zerah refused to obey the command about the things condemned to destruction; the whole community of Israel was punished for that. Achan was not the only one who died because of his sin." <a href="/isv/joshua/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> Didn't Zerah's son Achan act treacherously with respect to the things banned by God, and as a result God became angry at the entire community of Israel? And that man was not the only one to die because of his iniquity.'" <a href="/msb/joshua/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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!?? <a href="/net/joshua/22.htm">NET Bible</a> When Achan son of Zerah disobeyed the command about the city's riches, the entire Israelite community was judged, though only one man had sinned. He most certainly died for his sin!'" <a href="/nheb/joshua/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the devoted thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel? That man did not perish alone in his iniquity.'" <a href="/wbt/joshua/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the accursed thing, and wrath fall on all the congregation of Israel? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity. <a href="/web/joshua/22.htm">World English Bible</a> Didn’t Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the devoted thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel? That man didn’t perish alone in his iniquity.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joshua/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Did Achan son of Zerah not commit a trespass in the devoted thing, and there was wrath on all the congregation of Israel? And he alone did not expire in his iniquity.” <a href="/ylt/joshua/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Did not Achan son of Zerah commit a trespass in the devoted thing, and on all the company of Israel there was wrath? and he alone expired not in his iniquity.' <a href="/slt/joshua/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Did not Achan transgress a transgression in the devoted thing, and upon all the assembly of Israel was wrath? and that man died not alone in his iniquity.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joshua/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Did not Achan the son of Zare transgress the commandment of the Lord, and his wrath lay upon all the people of Israel? And he was but one man, and would to God he alone had perished in his wickedness. <a href="/cpdv/joshua/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Did not Achan, the son of Zerah, go against the commandment of the Lord, and so his wrath was laid over all the people of Israel? And he was only one man. If only he had perished in his wickedness alone!” <a href="/nabre/joshua/22.htm">New American Bible</a> When Achan, son of Zerah, acted treacherously by violating the ban, was it not upon the entire community of Israel that wrath fell? Though he was but a single man, he did not perish alone for his guilt!” <a href="/nrsvce/joshua/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Did not Achan son of Zerah break faith in the matter of the devoted things, and wrath fell upon all the congregation of Israel? And he did not perish alone for his iniquity!’”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joshua/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Did you not see that when Achar the son of Carmi coveted and took the devoted things, wrath fell upon the whole congregation of Israel? He was but one man, yet he devoured us all in his iniquity. <a href="/hpbt/joshua/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Have you not seen Akur son of Karmi, when he was lusting and he took from what was banned, and there was wrath upon all of the assembly of Israel, and he was one man, and we all were devoured in his sin?’”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joshua/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass concerning the devoted thing, and wrath fell upon all the congregation of Israel? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity.' <a href="/sep/joshua/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Lo! did not Achar the son of Zara commit a trespass taking of the accursed thing, and there was wrath on the whole congregation of Israel? and he himself died alone in his own sin. <a href="/parallel/joshua/22-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=5835" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/joshua/22.htm">The Offensive Altar</a> …19If indeed the land of your inheritance is unclean, then cross over to the land of the LORD’s possession, where the LORD’s tabernacle stands, and take possession of it among us. But do not rebel against the LORD or against us by building for yourselves an altar other than the altar of the LORD our God. 20<a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: hă·lō·w (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">Was not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5912.htm" title="5912: ‘ā·ḵān (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite name. From an unused root meaning to trouble; troublesome; Akan, an Israelite.">Achan</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2226.htm" title="2226: ze·raḥ (N-proper-ms) -- The same as zerach; Zerach, the name of three Israelites, also of an Idumaean and an Ethiopian prince.">of Zerah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4603.htm" title="4603: mā·‘al (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. Treacherously.">unfaithful</a> <a href="/hebrew/4604.htm" title="4604: ma·‘al (N-ms) -- An unfaithful or treacherous act. From ma'al; treachery, i.e. Sin.">regarding</a> <a href="/hebrew/2764.htm" title="2764: ba·ḥê·rem (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A net, a doomed object, extermination. Or cherem; from charam; physical a net; usually a doomed object; abstr. Extermination.">what was set apart for destruction,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7110.htm" title="7110: qā·ṣep̄ (N-ms) -- A splinter, rage, strife. From qatsaph; a splinter; figuratively, rage or strife.">bringing wrath</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">upon</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">the whole</a> <a href="/hebrew/5712.htm" title="5712: ‘ă·ḏaṯ (N-fsc) -- Congregation. Feminine of ed in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage.">congregation</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel?</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">Yet it was not</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">only</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">Achan</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1478.htm" title="1478: ḡā·wa‘ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To expire, perish, die. A primitive root; to breathe out, i.e. expire.">who perished</a> <a href="/hebrew/5771.htm" title="5771: ba·‘ă·wō·nōw (Prep-b:: N-csc:: 3ms) -- Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity. Or oavown; from avah; perversity, i.e. evil.">because of his sin!’”</a> 21Then the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh answered the leaders of the clans of Israel:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/numbers/16-1.htm">Numbers 16:1-35</a> Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath son of Levi, along with some Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—conducted / a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 men of Israel renowned as leaders of the congregation and representatives in the assembly. / They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have taken too much upon yourselves! For everyone in the entire congregation is holy, and the LORD is in their midst. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?” ... <a href="/1_samuel/15-22.htm">1 Samuel 15:22-23</a> But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. / For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.” <a href="/1_chronicles/2-7.htm">1 Chronicles 2:7</a> The son of Carmi: Achar, who brought trouble upon Israel by violating the ban on devoted things. <a href="/leviticus/10-1.htm">Leviticus 10:1-2</a> Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command. / So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died in the presence of the LORD. <a href="/deuteronomy/13-6.htm">Deuteronomy 13:6-11</a> If your very own brother, or your son or daughter, or the wife you embrace, or your closest friend secretly entices you, saying, “Let us go and worship other gods” (which neither you nor your fathers have known, / the gods of the peoples around you, whether near or far, whether from one end of the earth or the other), / you must not yield to him or listen to him. Show him no pity, and do not spare him or shield him. ... <a href="/2_samuel/24-1.htm">2 Samuel 24:1-25</a> Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He stirred up David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.” / So the king said to Joab the commander of his army, who was with him, “Go now throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and register the troops, so that I may know their number.” / But Joab replied to the king, “May the LORD your God multiply the troops a hundred times over, and may the eyes of my lord the king see it. But why does my lord the king want to do such a thing?” ... <a href="/2_kings/5-20.htm">2 Kings 5:20-27</a> Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared this Aramean, Naaman, by not accepting what he brought. As surely as the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him.” / So Gehazi pursued Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running toward him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and asked, “Is everything all right?” / “Everything is all right,” Gehazi replied. “My master has sent me to say, ‘Look, two young men from the sons of the prophets have just now come to me from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two sets of clothing.’” ... <a href="/2_kings/17-7.htm">2 Kings 17:7-23</a> All this happened because the people of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. They had worshiped other gods / and walked in the customs of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites, as well as in the practices introduced by the kings of Israel. / The Israelites secretly did things against the LORD their God that were not right. From watchtower to fortified city, they built high places in all their cities. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/10-6.htm">1 Corinthians 10:6-11</a> These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did. / Do not be idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.” / We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died. ... <a href="/hebrews/3-12.htm">Hebrews 3:12-19</a> See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God. / But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. / We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first. ... <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">Acts 5:1-11</a> Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. / With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet. / Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? ... <a href="/romans/5-12.htm">Romans 5:12-19</a> Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. / For sin was in the world before the law was given; but sin is not taken into account when there is no law. / Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who did not sin in the way that Adam transgressed. He is a pattern of the One to come. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/5-6.htm">1 Corinthians 5:6-7</a> Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough? / Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. <a href="/hebrews/12-15.htm">Hebrews 12:15-17</a> See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many. / See to it that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his birthright. / For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He could find no ground for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears. <a href="/jude/1-11.htm">Jude 1:11</a> Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the accursed thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity.<a href="/joshua/7-1.htm">Joshua 7:1,5,18,24</a> 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… <a href="/1_corinthians/10-6.htm">1 Corinthians 10:6</a> Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.<a href="/2_peter/2-6.htm">2 Peter 2:6</a> And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/7-15.htm">Accursed</a> <a href="/joshua/7-26.htm">Achan</a> <a href="/joshua/7-15.htm">Act</a> <a href="/joshua/9-4.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/joshua/13-14.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/joshua/22-18.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/joshua/7-15.htm">Ban</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-20.htm">Break</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-8.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-16.htm">Commit</a> <a href="/joshua/22-18.htm">Community</a> <a href="/joshua/22-18.htm">Company</a> <a href="/joshua/22-18.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/joshua/9-23.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/joshua/11-12.htm">Devoted</a> <a href="/joshua/10-11.htm">Died</a> <a href="/numbers/20-29.htm">Expired</a> <a href="/joshua/22-17.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/joshua/22-18.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joshua/7-7.htm">Perish</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-20.htm">Perished</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-7.htm">Regarding</a> <a href="/joshua/22-17.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/joshua/22-16.htm">Trespass</a> <a href="/joshua/7-1.htm">Unfaithfully</a> <a href="/joshua/22-18.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/joshua/22-18.htm">Wrath</a> <a href="/joshua/7-20.htm">Wrong</a> <a href="/joshua/7-24.htm">Zerah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-7.htm">Accursed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-7.htm">Achan</a> <a href="/joshua/22-22.htm">Act</a> <a href="/judges/9-16.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/judges/3-20.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/joshua/22-30.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-7.htm">Ban</a> <a href="/judges/2-1.htm">Break</a> <a href="/judges/15-8.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/judges/19-2.htm">Commit</a> <a href="/joshua/22-30.htm">Community</a> <a href="/joshua/22-30.htm">Company</a> <a href="/joshua/22-30.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/judges/9-27.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-8.htm">Devoted</a> <a href="/joshua/24-29.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-26.htm">Expired</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-13.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/joshua/22-21.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joshua/23-13.htm">Perish</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-27.htm">Perished</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-11.htm">Regarding</a> <a href="/joshua/22-22.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/joshua/22-22.htm">Trespass</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-8.htm">Unfaithfully</a> <a href="/joshua/23-6.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/judges/2-12.htm">Wrath</a> <a href="/judges/11-27.htm">Wrong</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-37.htm">Zerah</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 22</div>1. <a href="/joshua/22-1.htm">The two tribes and a half with a blessing are sent home,</a> 10. <a href="/joshua/22-10.htm">They build the altar of testimony in their journey</a> 11. <a href="/joshua/22-11.htm">The Israelites are offended thereat</a> 21. <a href="/joshua/22-21.htm">They vindicate their conduct, and give them good satisfaction</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This act of unfaithfulness highlights the seriousness of violating God's commands, especially concerning items devoted to Him. Achan's lineage, being a descendant of Zerah, connects him to the tribe of Judah, emphasizing that even those from prominent tribes were not exempt from judgment. The term "set apart for destruction" refers to the Hebrew concept of "herem," where certain things were devoted to God, often through destruction, to purify the community and maintain holiness.bringing wrath upon the whole congregation of Israel Achan's sin had communal consequences, illustrating the interconnectedness of the Israelite community. This reflects the biblical principle that sin can affect not just the individual but the entire community. The wrath of God manifested in Israel's initial defeat at Ai, showing that disobedience could hinder the nation's progress and success. This communal aspect of sin is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/1_corinthians/5-6.htm">1 Corinthians 5:6</a>, where Paul warns that a little leaven leavens the whole lump, indicating how sin can spread and impact the larger body.Yet it was not only Achan who perished because of his sin! The consequences of Achan's sin extended beyond himself, leading to the death of his family and the loss of Israelite soldiers at Ai. This serves as a sobering reminder of the far-reaching effects of sin. The communal punishment underscores the seriousness with which God views covenant faithfulness and the need for collective responsibility. This principle is seen throughout scripture, where the actions of one can bring consequences upon many, as in the case of Adam's sin affecting all humanity (<a href="/romans/5-12.htm">Romans 5:12</a>). The narrative also foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who bore the sins of many, reversing the curse of sin and death for those who believe.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/achan.htm">Achan</a> A member of the tribe of Judah who sinned by taking forbidden items during the conquest of Jericho, leading to Israel's defeat at Ai. 2. <a href="/topical/z/zerah.htm">Zerah</a> Achan's father, mentioned to trace Achan's lineage within the tribe of Judah. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation chosen by God, which suffered consequences due to Achan's sin. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jericho.htm">Jericho</a> The city whose spoils were devoted to destruction, from which Achan took forbidden items. 5. <a href="/topical/a/ai.htm">Ai</a> The city where Israel faced defeat due to Achan's sin, highlighting the communal impact of individual disobedience.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_sin.htm">The Seriousness of Sin</a> Achan's account illustrates that sin is not just a personal matter but can have communal consequences. We must be vigilant in our personal holiness. <a href="/topical/c/corporate_responsibility.htm">Corporate Responsibility</a> The entire nation of Israel suffered due to Achan's sin, reminding us that our actions can impact our community, family, and church. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a> The command to destroy everything in Jericho was clear. Disobedience, even in seemingly small matters, can lead to significant consequences. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a> While Achan's account ends tragically, it serves as a warning and a call to repentance. God desires restoration and purity among His people. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_temptation.htm">Guarding Against Temptation</a> Achan's downfall began with coveting. We must guard our hearts against desires that lead us away from God's will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 22</a> <a href="/q/who_was_achan_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Achan in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_stance_on_stoning.htm">What is the Bible's stance on stoning?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_key_events_in_joshua's_life.htm">What are key events in Joshua's life?</a> <a href="/q/why_swift_response_in_joshua_22_12.htm">Why does Joshua 22:12 describe such a swift and violent response if the tribes' intentions were innocent, yet no physical confrontation ultimately ensued?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/joshua/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) That man perished not alone.--His whole household was exterminated. (See on <a href="/joshua/7-24.htm" title="And Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, and the silver, and the garment, and the wedge of gold, and his sons, and his daughters, and his oxen, and his asses, and his sheep, and his tent, and all that he had: and they brought them to the valley of Achor.">Joshua 7:24</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - Did not Achan the son of Zerah. Here again the reference to the past history of Israel is suited to the speaker and the circumstances, and this appeal, therefore, strengthens our conviction that in the history of Achan we have fact and not fiction. The case of Achan is even more in point than that of Peer. In his case the Israelites had a clear proof that "one man's sin," unless completely and absolutely put away, brought God's dis. pleasure on "all the congregation" (<a href="/numbers/16-22.htm">Numbers 16:22</a>). The repulse at Ai, fresh as it must have been in the memory of all, was sufficient evidence of this. How much more then would His displeasure fall upon Israel, if they condoned this act (as it seemed) of gross and open rebellion against the Lord who had brought them out of Egypt, and had put them in possession of the land He had promised them? Commit a trespass (see note on ver. 16). In the accursed thing (see note on Joshua 7:1). And that man perished not alone in his iniquity. Literally, and he, one man, did not expire in his iniquity. The Vulgate has, "and he was one man, and would that he had perished alone in his iniquity." The sense is the same as in our version. Achan did not perish alone, for not only did he involve his family in his ruin, but the loss of life at the first assault of Ai lay also at his door (see <a href="/joshua/7-5.htm">Joshua 7:5</a>). <a href="/commentaries/joshua/22-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Was not הֲל֣וֹא ׀ (hă·lō·w) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no Achan עָכָ֣ן (‘ā·ḵān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5912.htm">Strong's 5912: </a> Achan -- an Israelite name son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Zerah זֶ֗רַח (ze·raḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2226.htm">Strong's 2226: </a> Zerah -- three Israelites, also an Edomite, also an Ethiopian unfaithful מָ֤עַל (mā·‘al) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4603.htm">Strong's 4603: </a> To cover up, to act covertly, treacherously regarding מַ֙עַל֙ (ma·‘al) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4604.htm">Strong's 4604: </a> An unfaithful or treacherous act what was set apart for destruction, בַּחֵ֔רֶם (ba·ḥê·rem) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2764.htm">Strong's 2764: </a> A net, a doomed object, extermination bringing wrath קָ֑צֶף (qā·ṣep̄) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7110.htm">Strong's 7110: </a> A splinter, rage, strife upon וְעַֽל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the whole כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every congregation עֲדַ֥ת (‘ă·ḏaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5712.htm">Strong's 5712: </a> A stated assemblage of Israel? יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Yet it was not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no only אֶחָ֔ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first [Achan] וְהוּא֙ (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are who perished גָוַ֖ע (ḡā·wa‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1478.htm">Strong's 1478: </a> To breathe out, expire because of his sin!’” בַּעֲוֺנֽוֹ׃ (ba·‘ă·wō·nōw) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5771.htm">Strong's 5771: </a> Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/22-20.htm">Joshua 22:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joshua/22-20.htm">Joshua 22:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joshua/22-20.htm">Joshua 22:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joshua/22-20.htm">Joshua 22:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joshua/22-20.htm">Joshua 22:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/22-20.htm">Joshua 22:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/22-20.htm">Joshua 22:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/22-20.htm">Joshua 22:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/22-20.htm">Joshua 22:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joshua/22-20.htm">Joshua 22:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joshua/22-20.htm">OT History: Joshua 22:20 Didn't Achan the son of Zerah commit (Josh. 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