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So the LORD&#8217s anger burned against Israel. <a href="/nlt/joshua/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> But Israel violated the instructions about the things set apart for the LORD. A man named Achan had stolen some of these dedicated things, so the LORD was very angry with the Israelites. Achan was the son of Carmi, a descendant of Zimri son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah. <a href="/esv/joshua/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> But the people of Israel broke faith in regard to the devoted things, for Achan the son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things. And the anger of the LORD burned against the people of Israel. <a href="/bsb/joshua/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/joshua/7.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/joshua/7.htm">New King James Version</a> But the children of Israel committed a trespass regarding the accursed things, for Achan the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed things; so the anger of the LORD burned against the children of Israel. <a href="/nasb_/joshua/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But the sons of Israel acted unfaithfully regarding the things designated for destruction, for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, from the tribe of Judah, took some of the designated things; therefore the anger of the LORD burned against the sons of Israel. <a href="/nasb/joshua/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> But the sons of Israel acted unfaithfully in regard to the things under the ban, for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, from the tribe of Judah, took some of the things under the ban, therefore the anger of the LORD burned against the sons of Israel. <a href="/nasb77/joshua/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But the sons of Israel acted unfaithfully in regard to the things under the ban, for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, from the tribe of Judah, took some of the things under the ban, therefore the anger of the LORD burned against the sons of Israel. <a href="/lsb/joshua/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But the sons of Israel acted unfaithfully in regard to the things devoted to destruction. Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, from the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things; therefore the anger of Yahweh burned against the sons of Israel. <a href="/amp/joshua/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But the sons of Israel acted unfaithfully and violated their obligation in regard to the things [off limits] under the ban [those things belonging to the LORD], for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, from the tribe of Judah, took some of the things under the ban [for personal gain]. Therefore the anger of the LORD burned against the Israelites. <a href="/csb/joshua/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The Israelites, however, were unfaithful regarding the things set apart for destruction. Achan son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of what was set apart, and the LORD’s anger burned against the Israelites. <a href="/hcsb/joshua/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The Israelites, however, were unfaithful regarding the things set apart for destruction. Achan son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of what was set apart, and the LORD&#8217s anger burned against the Israelites. <a href="/asv/joshua/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the devoted thing; for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the devoted thing: and the anger of Jehovah was kindled against the children of Israel. <a href="/cev/joshua/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD had said that everything in Jericho belonged to him. But Achan 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. <a href="/erv/joshua/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the devoted thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the devoted thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel. <a href="/gwt/joshua/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The people of Israel proved to be disloyal about the things claimed by the LORD. Achan, son of Carmi, grandson of Zabdi, great-grandson of Zerah, and a member of the tribe of Judah, took something that had been claimed by the LORD. So the LORD became angry with the people of Israel. <a href="/gnt/joshua/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD's command to Israel not to take from Jericho anything that was to be destroyed was not obeyed. A man named Achan disobeyed that order, and so the LORD was furious with the Israelites. (Achan was the son of Carmi and grandson of Zabdi, and belonged to the clan of Zerah, a part of the tribe of Judah.) <a href="/isv/joshua/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> Later, the Israelis broke their promise regarding the things that had been turned over to destruction. Carmi's son Achan, grandson of Zabdi and great-grandson of Zerah from the tribe of Judah, appropriated some of the things that had been turned over to destruction. As a result, the LORD became angry with the Israelis. <a href="/msb/joshua/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/joshua/7.htm">NET Bible</a> But the Israelites disobeyed the command about the city's riches. Achan son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, from the tribe of Judah, stole some of the riches. The LORD was furious with the Israelites. <a href="/nheb/joshua/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the devoted things; for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things. Therefore the LORD's anger burned against the children of Israel. <a href="/wbt/joshua/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</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="/web/joshua/7.htm">World English Bible</a> But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the devoted things; for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things. Therefore Yahweh’s anger burned against the children of Israel. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joshua/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the sons of Israel commit a trespass in the devoted thing, and Achan, son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, takes from the devoted thing, and the anger of YHWH burns against the sons of Israel. <a href="/ylt/joshua/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the sons of Israel commit a trespass in the devoted thing, and Achan, son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, taketh of the devoted thing, and the anger of Jehovah burneth against the sons of Israel. <a href="/slt/joshua/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the sons of Israel will transgress a transgression in the devoted thing: and Achan, son of Carmi son of Zabdi, son of Zerah to the tribe; of Judah, will take from the devoted thing: and the anger of Jehovah will kindle against the sons of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joshua/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But the children of Israel transgressed the commandment, and took to their own use of the anathema. For Achan the son of Charmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zare of the tribe of Juda, took something of the anathema: and the Lord was angry against the children of Israel. <a href="/cpdv/joshua/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But the sons of Israel transgressed the commandment, and they usurped what was anathema. For Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, from the tribe of Judah, took something from what was anathema. And the Lord became angry against the sons of Israel. <a href="/nabre/joshua/7.htm">New American Bible</a> But the Israelites acted treacherously with regard to the ban; Achan, son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah of the tribe of Judah, took goods that were under the ban, and the anger of the LORD flared up against the Israelites. <a href="/nrsvce/joshua/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But the Israelites broke faith in regard to the devoted things: Achan son of Carmi son of Zabdi son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things; and the anger of the LORD burned against the Israelites.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joshua/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> BUT the children of Israel committed a trespass in the devoted things; for Achar, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things, and hid them; and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel. <a href="/hpbt/joshua/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the children of Israel caused great evil in the destruction, and Akar son of Karmi son of Zabdi son of Zarakh from the tribe of Yehuda took and was taking from what was under the ban, and he hid it, and the anger of LORD JEHOVAH was provoked against the children of Israel<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joshua/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But the children of Israel committed a trespass concerning the devoted thing; for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the devoted thing; and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel. <a href="/sep/joshua/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> But the children of Israel committed a great trespass, and purloined part of the accursed thing; and Achar the son of Charmi, the son of Zambri, the son of Zara, of the tribe of Juda, took of the accursed thing; and the Lord was very angry with the children of Israel. <a href="/parallel/joshua/7-1.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=1348" 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/7.htm">Israel Defeated at Ai</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The Israelites,</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.">however,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4603.htm" title="4603: way·yim·‘ă·lū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. Treacherously.">acted</a> <a href="/hebrew/4604.htm" title="4604: ma·‘al (N-ms) -- An unfaithful or treacherous act. From ma'al; treachery, i.e. Sin.">unfaithfully</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.">regarding the things devoted to destruction.</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/3756.htm" title="3756: kar·mî (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From kerem; gardener; Karmi, the name of three Israelites.">of Carmi,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2067.htm" title="2067: zaḇ·dî (N-proper-ms) -- Gift, four Isr. From zebed; giving; Zabdi, the name of four &? Israelites.">of Zabdi,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the 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/4294.htm" title="4294: lə·maṭ·ṭêh (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">of the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">took</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">some of</a> <a href="/hebrew/2764.htm" title="2764: ha·ḥê·rem (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.</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’ap̄ (N-msc) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">So the anger</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/2734.htm" title="2734: way·yi·ḥar- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To burn or be kindled with anger. A primitive root; to glow or grow warm; figuratively to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy.">burned</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: biḇ·nê (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">against the Israelites.</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."></a> 2Meanwhile, Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth-aven to the east of Bethel, and told them, “Go up and spy out the land.” So the men went up and spied out Ai.…<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/32-23.htm">Numbers 32:23</a> But if you do not do this, you will certainly sin against the LORD—and be assured that your sin will find you out. <a href="/deuteronomy/7-26.htm">Deuteronomy 7:26</a> And you must not bring any detestable thing into your house, or you, like it, will be set apart for destruction. You are to utterly detest and abhor it, because it is set apart for destruction. <a href="/1_samuel/15-19.htm">1 Samuel 15:19-23</a> So why did you not obey the LORD? Why did you rush upon the plunder and do evil in the sight of the LORD?” / “But I did obey the LORD,” Saul replied. “I went on the mission that the LORD gave me. I brought back Agag king of Amalek and devoted the Amalekites to destruction. / The troops took sheep and cattle from the plunder, the best of the things devoted to destruction, in order to sacrifice them to the LORD your God at Gilgal.” ... <a href="/2_samuel/11-27.htm">2 Samuel 11:27</a> And when the time of mourning was over, David had her brought to his house, and she became his wife and bore him a son. But the thing that David had done was evil in the sight of the LORD. <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/7-9.htm">2 Kings 7:9</a> Finally, they said to one another, “We are not doing what is right. Today is a day of good news. If we are silent and wait until morning light, our sin will overtake us. Now, therefore, let us go and tell the king’s household.” <a href="/2_chronicles/28-19.htm">2 Chronicles 28:19</a> For the LORD humbled Judah because Ahaz king of Israel had thrown off restraint in Judah and had been most unfaithful to the LORD. <a href="/psalms/106-6.htm">Psalm 106:6</a> We have sinned like our fathers; we have done wrong and acted wickedly. <a href="/isaiah/59-2.htm">Isaiah 59:2</a> But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear. <a href="/jeremiah/7-11.htm">Jeremiah 7:11</a> Has this house, which bears My Name, become a den of robbers in your sight? Yes, I too have seen it, declares the LORD. <a href="/ezekiel/18-24.htm">Ezekiel 18:24</a> But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wicked, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness and sin he has committed, he will die. <a href="/hosea/4-1.htm">Hosea 4:1-2</a> Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a case against the people of the land: “There is no truth, no loving devotion, and no knowledge of God in the land! / Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another. <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</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. <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a> For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.committed<a href="/joshua/7-20.htm">Joshua 7:20,21</a> And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done: … <a href="/joshua/22-16.htm">Joshua 22:16</a> Thus saith the whole congregation of the LORD, What trespass is this that ye have committed against the God of Israel, to turn away this day from following the LORD, in that ye have builded you an altar, that ye might rebel this day against the LORD?<a href="/2_chronicles/24-18.htm">2 Chronicles 24:18</a> And they left the house of the LORD God of their fathers, and served groves and idols: and wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this their trespass.for Achan<a href="/joshua/22-20.htm">Joshua 22:20</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="/1_chronicles/2-6.htm">1 Chronicles 2:6,7</a> And the sons of Zerah; Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara: five of them in all… Achar,Zimri <a href="/joshua/6-17.htm">Joshua 6:17,18</a> And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are therein, to the LORD: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that are with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent… the anger<a href="/joshua/22-18.htm">Joshua 22:18</a> But that ye must turn away this day from following the LORD? and it will be, seeing ye rebel to day against the LORD, that to morrow he will be wroth with the whole congregation of Israel.<a href="/2_samuel/24-1.htm">2 Samuel 24:1</a> And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.<a href="/1_chronicles/21-7.htm">1 Chronicles 21:7</a> And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/6-18.htm">Accursed</a> <a href="/genesis/36-27.htm">Achan</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-5.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-22.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/joshua/6-18.htm">Ban</a> <a href="/joshua/6-24.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/numbers/26-6.htm">Carmi</a> <a href="/joshua/6-1.htm">Children</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-22.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/joshua/6-21.htm">Devoted</a> <a href="/joshua/6-25.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-2.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-22.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-9.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/numbers/31-16.htm">Trespass</a> <a href="/joshua/4-12.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/numbers/5-27.htm">Unfaithfully</a> <a href="/john/21-2.htm">Zabdi</a> <a href="/numbers/26-20.htm">Zerah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/7-11.htm">Accursed</a> <a href="/joshua/7-18.htm">Achan</a> <a href="/joshua/9-4.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/joshua/7-26.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/joshua/7-11.htm">Ban</a> <a href="/joshua/7-15.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/joshua/7-18.htm">Carmi</a> <a href="/joshua/7-12.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/7-15.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/joshua/7-11.htm">Devoted</a> <a href="/joshua/7-6.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joshua/7-16.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/joshua/23-16.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/judges/15-3.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/joshua/22-16.htm">Trespass</a> <a href="/joshua/7-14.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/joshua/22-20.htm">Unfaithfully</a> <a href="/joshua/7-17.htm">Zabdi</a> <a href="/joshua/7-18.htm">Zerah</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 7</div>1. <a href="/joshua/7-1.htm">The Israelites are smitten at Ai</a> 6. <a href="/joshua/7-6.htm">Joshua's complaint</a> 10. <a href="/joshua/7-10.htm">God instructs him what to do</a> 16. <a href="/joshua/7-16.htm">Achan is taken by the lot</a> 19. <a href="/joshua/7-19.htm">His confession</a> 24. <a href="/joshua/7-24.htm">He and all he had are destroyed in the valley of Achor</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/joshua/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The Israelites, however, acted unfaithfully regarding the things devoted to destruction. This phrase highlights a breach of covenant faithfulness. The term "acted unfaithfully" suggests a violation of trust and obedience to God's commands. The "things devoted to destruction" refers to items that were to be completely destroyed or consecrated to God, as instructed in the conquest of Jericho (<a href="/joshua/6-17.htm">Joshua 6:17-19</a>). This act of unfaithfulness is significant because it contrasts with the previous victories and obedience of the Israelites, showing the seriousness of disobedience to God's commands. The concept of "devoted to destruction" (Hebrew: "herem") indicates items that are under a ban, meant to be destroyed as an offering to God, symbolizing the removal of sin and idolatry from the land.Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, Achan's lineage is detailed, emphasizing the personal responsibility and the impact of individual sin on the community. The mention of his ancestry, tracing back to Zerah, one of the sons of Judah, highlights the importance of tribal identity and heritage in Israelite society. Judah was a prominent tribe, and this connection underscores the gravity of Achan's sin, as it brings dishonor to a significant lineage. The detailed genealogy also serves to identify Achan clearly, leaving no ambiguity about who is responsible for the transgression.took some of what was set apart. Achan's action of taking what was "set apart" signifies a direct violation of God's command. The items were meant to be either destroyed or dedicated to the Lord's treasury, as per the instructions given in <a href="/joshua/6-18.htm">Joshua 6:18-19</a>. This act of taking what was consecrated to God represents a breach of holiness and a failure to honor God's sovereignty. It reflects the temptation and sin of covetousness, reminiscent of the sin of Adam and Eve in <a href="/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3</a>, where taking what was forbidden led to dire consequences.So the anger of the LORD burned against the Israelites. The collective consequence of Achan's sin is seen in the phrase "the anger of the LORD burned against the Israelites." This indicates that individual sin can have communal repercussions, affecting the entire nation. The "anger of the LORD" is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, signifying God's righteous response to sin and disobedience. It serves as a warning of the seriousness of covenant violations and the need for holiness among God's people. This phrase also foreshadows the subsequent defeat at Ai, illustrating the tangible effects of divine displeasure.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The collective people of God who were journeying to the Promised Land. They were expected to follow God's commands faithfully. 2. <a href="/topical/a/achan.htm">Achan</a> A member of the tribe of Judah who disobeyed God's command by taking items devoted to destruction, causing God's anger to burn against Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/c/carmi,_zabdi,_zerah.htm">Carmi, Zabdi, Zerah</a> Ancestors of Achan, indicating his lineage from the tribe of Judah, which is significant in Israel's history. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_tribe_of_judah.htm">The Tribe of Judah</a> One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its leadership role and later association with King David and Jesus Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord's_anger.htm">The LORD’s Anger</a> Represents God's righteous response to sin and disobedience, emphasizing His holiness and justice.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_sin.htm">The Seriousness of Sin</a> Sin is not just a personal issue but affects the entire community. Achan's sin brought consequences upon all Israel, reminding us of the communal impact of our actions. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god.htm">Obedience to God</a> God’s commands are to be followed completely. Partial obedience is disobedience, as seen in Achan's actions. <a href="/topical/t/the_holiness_of_god.htm">The Holiness of God</a> God’s anger against sin reflects His holiness. We must approach Him with reverence and respect for His commands. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a> While sin has consequences, God provides a path to repentance and restoration. Acknowledge sin, seek forgiveness, and restore fellowship with God. <a href="/topical/a/accountability.htm">Accountability</a> We are accountable to God and each other. Achan’s account reminds us of the importance of accountability within the community of believers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 7</a> <a href="/q/who_was_achan_and_the_accursed_items.htm">Who was Achan and what were the accursed things?</a> <a href="/q/why_blame_all_for_one's_sin_in_joshua_7_1.htm">How does Joshua 7:1 justify blaming the entire nation for one person's wrongdoing? </a> <a href="/q/who_was_achan_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Achan in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_dove_droppings_worth_5_shekels.htm">Who was Achan and what were the accursed things?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/joshua/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>VII.(1) Achan . . . of the tribe of Judah.--The tribe of Judah is distinguished in sacred history both for great crimes and great achievements. (See Names on the Gates of Pearl.--Judah.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - Committed a trespass in the accursed thing. The word מָעַל, here used, signifies originally to cover, whence מְעִיל a garment. Hence it comes to mean to act deceitfully, or perhaps to steal (cf. the LXX. ἐνοσφίσαντο, a translation rendered remarkable by the fact that it is the very word used by St. Luke in regard to the transgression of Ananias and Sapphira. But the LXX. is here rather a paraphrase than a translation). It is clearly used here of some secret act. But in <a href="/leviticus/5-15.htm">Leviticus 5:15</a> it is used of an unwitting trespass, committed בִּשְׁגָגָה, in error of fact, but not of intention. Achan. Called Achar in <a href="/1_chronicles/2-7.htm">1 Chronicles 2:7</a>, no doubt from a reference to the results of his conduct. He had "troubled Israel" (עָכַר), ver. 25, and the valley which witnessed his punishment obtained the name of Achor. The copies of the LXX. vary between the two forms, the Vatican Codex having Achar; the Alexandrian, Achan. Zabdi. Zimri in <a href="/1_chronicles/2-6.htm">1 Chronicles 2:6</a>. Such variations of reading are extremely common, and are increased in our version by the varieties of English spelling adopted among our translators (see Shemuel for Samuel in <a href="/1_chronicles/6-33.htm">1 Chronicles 6:33</a>). The LXX. has Zambri here. Took of the accursed thing. Commentators have largely discussed the question how the sin of Achan could be held to extend to the whole people. But it seems sufficient to reply by pointing out the organic unity of the Israelitish nation. They were then, as Christians are now, the Church of the living God. And if one single member of the community violated the laws which God imposed on them, the whole body was liable for his sin, until it had purged itself by a public act of restitution (see <a href="/deuteronomy/21-1.htm">Deuteronomy 21:1-8</a>). So St. Paul regards the Corinthian Church as polluted by the presence of one single offender, until he was publicly expelled from its communion (see <a href="/1_corinthians/5-2.htm">1 Corinthians 5:2, 6, 7</a>). The very words "body politic" applied to a state imply the same idea - that of a connection so intimate between the members of a community that the act of one affects the whole. And if this be admitted to be the case in ordinary societies, how much more so in the people of God, who were under His special protection, and had been specially set apart to His service? In the history of Achan, moreover, we read the history of secret sin, which, though unseen by any earthly eye, does nevertheless pollute the offender, and through him the Church of God, by lowering his general standard of thought and action, enfeebling his moral sense, checking the growth of his inner and devotional life, until, by a resolute act of repentance and restitution towards God, the sin is finally acknowledged and put away. "A lewd man is a pernicious creature. That he damnes his own soule is the least part of his misehiefe; he commonly drawes vengeance upon a thousand, either by the desert of his sinne, or by the infection" (Bp. Hall). <a href="/commentaries/joshua/7-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The Israelites, בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son however, יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל (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 acted וַיִּמְעֲל֧וּ (way·yim·‘ă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4603.htm">Strong's 4603: </a> To cover up, to act covertly, treacherously unfaithfully מַ֖עַל (ma·‘al) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4604.htm">Strong's 4604: </a> An unfaithful or treacherous act regarding the devoted things. בַּחֵ֑רֶם (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 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 Carmi, כַּרְמִי֩ (kar·mî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> Carmi -- two Israelites the son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Zabdi, זַבְדִּ֨י (zaḇ·dî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2067.htm">Strong's 2067: </a> Zabdi -- 'gift', four Israelites the son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Zerah, זֶ֜רַח (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 of the tribe לְמַטֵּ֤ה (lə·maṭ·ṭêh) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe of Judah, יְהוּדָה֙ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites took וַיִּקַּ֡ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take some of what was set apart. מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of So the LORD’s יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel anger אַ֥ף (’ap̄) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire burned וַיִּֽחַר־ (way·yi·ḥar-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2734.htm">Strong's 2734: </a> To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy against the Israelites. בִּבְנֵ֥י (biḇ·nê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/7-1.htm">Joshua 7:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joshua/7-1.htm">Joshua 7:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joshua/7-1.htm">Joshua 7:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joshua/7-1.htm">Joshua 7:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joshua/7-1.htm">Joshua 7:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/7-1.htm">Joshua 7:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/7-1.htm">Joshua 7:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/7-1.htm">Joshua 7:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/7-1.htm">Joshua 7:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joshua/7-1.htm">Joshua 7:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joshua/7-1.htm">OT History: Joshua 7:1 But the children of Israel committed (Josh. 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