And he brought his household man by man,.... The household of Zabdi, the heads of each house therein:
and Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken; the lot fell upon him, and he was laid hold on, and detained.
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...
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...
The Discovery and Punishment of Achan 16. _brought Israel by their tribes_ Joshua first caused the heads of the tribes to come before the Ark, and lots were cast for them, and the lot fell upon Judah;...
_and Achan … was taken (a_) Sometimes in taking the sacred lot dice were thrown; comp. the expression "_to cast lots_" (Joshua 18:10); to "_throw_" them (Joshua 18:6); "the _lot falls_" (Jonah 1:7;...
_Achan's Confession of Sin Joshua 7:16-21_ 16 So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken: 17 And he brought the famliy of Judah; and h...
_AND HE BROUGHT THE FAMILY OF JUDAH; AND HE TOOK THE FAMILY OF THE ZARHITES: AND HE BROUGHT THE FAMILY OF THE ZARHITES MAN BY MAN; AND ZABDI WAS TAKEN:_ No JFB commentary on these verses....
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...
COME IN, AND RECEIVE GOD’S PROMISES! JOSHUA _BRIAN ROWLANDS_ Maps to help you to study this book are on the Internet at www.easyenglish.info. CHAPTER 7 DEFEAT THEN *VICTORY AT AI – JOSHUA 7:1-8...
(14-18) In the morning therefore ye shall be brought. — That is, _brought near,_ or _presented._ The word used here, and throughout the passage, is the same that is commonly used for the presentation...
וַ יַּקְרֵ֥ב אֶת ־בֵּיתֹ֖ו לַ † גְּבָרִ֑ים...
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...
THE TROUBLER FOUND AND REMOVED Joshua 7:16 When God deals with sin He traces its genealogy. Twice over we have the list of Achan's ancestors, Joshua 7:1; Joshua 7:18. To deal with sin thoroughly we n...
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...
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...
_Juda. The dignity of this tribe enhanced the fault of Achan. (Menochius)_...
Observe, Reader! the tribe of Judah, out of which our Lord, after the flesh, sprang, had an Achan in it. And only of twelve disciples the Lord had a Judas. Dearest Redeemer! let me pause to admire and...
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...
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'...
And he brought his household man by man; and Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken. Ver. 18. _And Achan, the son of Carmi._] Secret sinners are...
_Achan was taken_ Here we learn that, however secretly we may conceal our wickedness, yet God knoweth it, and sooner or later will bring it to light and due condemnation. _There is nothing secret whic...
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...
and he brought his household man by man, all the heads of the individual families; AND ACHAN, THE SON OF CARMI, THE SON OF ZABDI, THE SON OF ZERAH, OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH, WAS TAKEN, declared to be the...
ACHAN FOUND GUILTY AND PUNISHED...
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...
16-26 See the folly of those that promise themselves secrecy in sin. The righteous God has many ways of bringing to light the hidden works of darkness. See also, how much it is our concern, when God...
HE; either Joshua, or Zabdi by Joshua's appointment....
Joshua 7:18 brought H7126 (H8686) household H1004 man H1397 man H1397 Achan H5912 son H1121 Carmi H3756 son...
‘ And he brought the family of Judah near, and he selected the family of the Zerahites. And he brought the family of the Zerahites near, man by man, and Zabdi was selected. And he brought near his hou...
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...
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...
_Achan _. .. _ was taken._. ACHAN’S SIN 1_._ Look at it in itself. It was sacrilege--a robbing God of what He had directed to be devoted to His glory and appropriated to the use of His sanctuary. 2....
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...
CRITICAL NOTES.— Joshua 7:21. A goodly Babylonish garment] _Lit_. “A cloak of Shinar,” Shinar being the ancient name for the land of Babylon (Genesis 10:10). These garments have the reputation of havi...
EXPOSITION THE DISCOVERY OF ACHAN'S SIN.— JOSHUA 7:16 THE FAMILY OF JUDAH. The expression מִשְׁפַתַת is remarkable. Many commentators would read מִשְׁפְחֹת, not without some MSS. authority. Keil obj...
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...
1 Samuel 14:42; Acts 5:1; Jeremiah 2:26; Numbers 32:23; Proverbs 13:2
SIN WILL FIND YOU OUT Joshua 7:11 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The question of sin is ever paramount in the Word of God. It was sin that made necessary the death of Christ upon the Cross. In spite of this, w...
Was God just in punishing Achan’s family along with him? PROBLEM: When Achan committed a capital crime against God, the Bible says the children were stoned along with their parents, and then “they bur...