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Verse Joshua 7:6. _JOSHUA RENT HIS CLOTHES, C._] It was not in
consequence of this slight discomfiture, simply considered in itself,
that Joshua laid this business so much to heart but
1. Because the...
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On these signs of mourning, compare the marginal references and
Leviticus 10:6; Numbers 20:6; 1 Samuel 4:12....
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7. ACHAN'S SIN AND ISRAEL'S DEFEAT
CHAPTER 7
_ 1. The defeat of Israel (Joshua 7:1)_
2. The source of the defeat revealed (Joshua 7:6)
3. The transgressor found out (Joshua 7:16)
4. The judgment...
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VII. ACHAN'S TRESPASS, ISRAEL'S DEFEAT, ACHAN'S PUNISHMENT.
Joshua 7:1. The name should probably be Achar. The narrative presents
no difficulties till the end of the chapter, where Achan's punishment...
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The Defeat before Ai. Joshua's Prayer
6. _And Joshua rent his clothes_ in token of sorrow and distress
(comp. Leviticus 10:6; Leviticus 21:10). The clothes were torn in
front over the breast, yet for...
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_VER._ 6. _AND JOSHUA RENT HIS CLOTHES_— All the outward marks of
sorrow exhibited by Joshua and the elders on this occasion are well
known; they were customary, and have been so in much later times....
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_Joshua's Complaint and the Lord's Answer Joshua 7:6-15_
6 And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face
before the ark of the Lord until the eventide, he and the elders of
Israel,...
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_AND JOSHUA RENT HIS CLOTHES, AND FELL TO THE EARTH UPON HIS FACE
BEFORE THE ARK OF THE LORD UNTIL THE EVENTIDE, HE AND THE ELDERS OF
ISRAEL, AND PUT DUST UPON THEIR HEADS._ JOSHUA RENT HIS CLOTHES, A...
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REPULSE AT AI, DUE TO ACHAN'S SIN
The capture of Jericho is followed by an attempt upon Ai, a place of
strategic importance, as commanding a main entrance into the interior
of Canaan westward; the upp...
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COME IN, AND RECEIVE GOD’S PROMISES!
JOSHUA
_BRIAN ROWLANDS_
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CHAPTER 7
DEFEAT THEN *VICTORY AT AI – JOSHUA 7:1-8...
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JOSHUA RENT HIS CLOTHES... — The words of Joshua and his behaviour
on this occasion are consistent with all that we read of him, and
confirm the notion that he was not a man of a naturally daring and...
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וַ יִּקְרַ֨ע יְהֹושֻׁ֜עַ
שִׂמְלֹתָ֗יו וַ יִּפֹּל֩...
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CHAPTER XIV.
ACHAN'S TRESPASS.
Joshua 7:1.
A VESSEL in full sail scuds merrily over the waves. Everything
betokens a successful and delightful voyage. The log has just been
taken, marking an extraor...
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THE FIRST DEFEAT AND ITS CAUSE
Joshua 7:1
Israel was taught that victory is possible only where there are exact
obedience and sincere consecration. We cannot cope with our foes,
unless we live in unc...
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This chapter opens with a significant and ominous "But." So far we
have had the record of remarkable progress but! We now see the
triumphant people defeated and flying and the reason is declared. It
w...
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A DEFEAT BECAUSE OF SIN
Joshua 7:1-26
The Lord had instructed Israel to make Jericho a devoted city, that
is, set apart for him. He especially instructed them to place the
silver, gold and vessels of...
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_Heads. These marks of grief were very common. Achilles covered his
head with ashes, tore his garments and face, when he received news of
the death of his friend, Patroclus. Homer and Virgil, (\'c6nei...
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Every step in the conduct of Joshua on this occasion deserves
attention. He was unconscious of the cause, and for the moment, in the
paroxysm of his distress, had forgotten to reflect, that it must ha...
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The passing of the Jordan was a wondrous and significant event; but it
was not everything. It sank deep into the consciences of the
Canaanites on all sides; but there was more that was needed, and mor...
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6._And Joshua rent his clothes, _etc Although it was easy to throw the
blame of the overthrow or disgrace which had been sustained on others,
and it was by no means becoming in a courageous leader to...
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Chapter 7 lays open the principles of God's government, or His ways in
the midst of His people who are in conflict. Victory leads to
negligence. The work is thought easy. After a manifestation of God'...
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AND JOSHUA RENT HIS CLOTHES,.... As was usual in those ancient times,
on hearing bad news, and as expressive of grief and trouble r; see
Genesis 37:29;
AND FELL TO THE EARTH UPON HIS FACE BEFORE THE...
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And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face
before the ark of the LORD until the eventide, he and the elders of
Israel, and put dust upon their heads.
Ver. 6. _And Joshua rent hi...
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_And Joshua rent his clothes_ In testimony of great sorrow for the
loss felt, the consequent mischief feared, and the sin which he
suspected. The outward marks of sorrow exhibited on this occasion by...
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1 The Israelites are smitten at Ai.
6 Ioshuas complaint.
10 God instructeth him what to doe.
16 Achan is taken by the Lot.
19 His confession.
22 Hee and all he had are destroyed in the valley of...
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Israel's defeat at Ai...
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And Joshua rent his clothes, as a sign of the deepest distress and
mourning, AND FELL TO THE EARTH UPON HIS FACE BEFORE THE ARK OF THE
LORD UNTIL THE EVENTIDE, in a silent and yet eloquent appeal to t...
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DEFEATED BY AI
(vs.1-9)
Though Joshua and Israel as such were unaware of it, there was sin in
the camp that affected all of Israel, for we are told that "the
children of Israel committed a trespass...
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6-9 Joshua's concern for the honour of God, more than even for the
fate of Israel, was the language of the Spirit of adoption. He pleaded
with God. He laments their defeat, as he feared it would refle...
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Joshua 7:6 Joshua H3091 tore H7167 (H8799) clothes H8071 fell H5307
(H8799) earth H776 face H6440 before...
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‘ And Joshua tore his clothes, and fell to the earth on his face
before the ark of YHWH until the evening, he and the elders of Israel,
and put dust on their heads.'
Meanwhile Joshua was desperately c...
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CONTENTS: Sin of Achan and the defeat at Ai.
CHARACTERS: God, Joshua, Achan.
CONCLUSION: Let all men know that it is nothing but sin that separates
them from God and if it be not sincerely repented...
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Joshua 7:1. _The children of Israel committed a trespass;_ that is,
Achan and his children, who concealed their father's sin, by hiding
the accursed plunder in their tent. The sin of one man is here
a...
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_Joshua _. .. _ fell _. .. _ before the ark of the Lord._
JOSHUA’S PLEA BEFORE THE ARK
The ark was the centre of mercy to Israel, and the glory of the
tabernacle, their refuge in trouble, their secur...
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JOSHUA—NOTE ON JOSHUA 7:1__ Chapter Joshua 7:1 tells how Joshua
launches an unsuccessful attack on the city of Ai. There is no mention
either of a divine order to do so or of anyone inquiring of the L...
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JOSHUA—NOTE ON JOSHUA 7:6 After tearing HIS CLOTHES (a sign of
distress and mourning; see Genesis 37:29,...
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CRITICAL NOTES.—
Joshua 7:6. Rent his clothes … put dust upon their heads] Both are
ancient and common signs of mourning. They were practised among the
Greeks and Romans, as well as among the Jews. W...
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EXPOSITION
JOSHUA'S PRAYER AND GOD'S ANSWER.—
JOSHUA 7:6
And Joshua rent his clothes. A token of grief usual among the Jews
(see Genesis 37:29, 84;...
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Now in chapter seven we read that,
The children of Israel committed a trespass against the Lord in the
[holy thing, or in the] accursed thing: [rather] for Achan took of the
accursed thing: [That is...
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2 Samuel 1:12; 2 Samuel 12:16; 2 Samuel 13:31; Acts 14:14; Esther 4:1
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THE WOES OF ACHAN
Joshua 7:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
Our Scripture opens with the following statement: "But the Children of
Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing." The fact is as we
all know...
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Rent his clothes — In testimony of great sorrow, for the loss felt,
the consequent mischief feared, and the sin which he suspected. His
face — In deep humiliation and fervent supplication. Until the e...