Joshua 7

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 7 of 24

1 And the sons of Israel sinned a sin in the devoted things. And Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah took of the devoted things. And the anger of Jehovah glowed against the sons of Israel.

2 And Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth-aven, on the east of Bethel, and spoke to them, saying, Go up and spy out the land. And the men went up and spied out Ai.

3 And they returned to Joshua, and said to him, Do not let all the people go up. Let about two thousand men, or three thousand men, go up, and they shall strike Ai. Do not cause all the people to labor there, for they are few.

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Chapter Summary

The Israelites are smitten at Ai. 6 Joshua's complaint. 16 Achan is taken by the lot. 19 His confession. 24 He and all he had are destroyed in the valley of Achor.

Key Hebrew Words

חֲמִשִּׁ֤ים fifty H2572 · TWOT 686c
הוֹאַ֣לְנוּ shew willingness H2974 · TWOT 831
מַ֖עַל unfaithful H4604 · TWOT 1230a
עָפָ֖ר dry earth H6083 · TWOT 1664a
עֹ֖רֶף back of neck H6203 · TWOT 1700a

People & Context

Achan Commits a Trespass

Achan, of the tribe of Judah, sins by taking from the devoted things, kindling Jehovah's anger against Israel.

Spies Sent to Ai

Joshua sends spies from Jericho to Ai. They return and advise sending only two or three thousand men, as the people of Ai are few.

Defeat at Ai

Three thousand Israelites attack Ai but are routed, fleeing and losing thirty-six men. The hearts of the Israelites melt.

Timeline

Achan Commits a Trespass

Achan, of the tribe of Judah, sins by taking from the devoted things, kindling Jehovah's anger against Israel.

Joshua 7:1
Spies Sent to Ai

Joshua sends spies from Jericho to Ai. They return and advise sending only two or three thousand men, as the people of Ai are few.

Joshua 7:2-3
Defeat at Ai

Three thousand Israelites attack Ai but are routed, fleeing and losing thirty-six men. The hearts of the Israelites melt.

Joshua 7:4-5

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