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 upper entrance into the valley of Aijalon being commanded by Ai and Bethel. This chapter has an interes... [ Continue Reading ]
There is a special interest about this confession of Achan's, because its wording is practically identical with that of the traditional form of confession which seems to have been used by those who brought sin and trespass offerings. A particular confession is enjoined in such passages as Leviticus... [ Continue Reading ]
This verse throws an interesting light on the wealth of Jericho, and the extent of her commerce.... [ Continue Reading ]
AND ALL ISRAEL STONED HIM WITH STONES, AND BURNED THEM WITH FIRE] This inclusion of Achan's household in the punishment is one of the moral problems of the book. Edersheim ('Bib. Hist.' art. 'Joshua,' p. 69 note) interprets the use of the singular number in Joshua 7:25; as showing that Achan was the... [ Continue Reading ]