7:1 But Israel was unfaithful concerning the things set apart for the LORD. A man named Achan had stolen some of these things, so the LORD was very angry with the Israelites. Achan was the son of Carmi, of the family of Zimri, of the clan of Zerah, and of the tribe of Judah.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 1 , But Israel was unfaithful concerning the things set apart for the LORD. A man named Achan had stolen some of these things, so the LORD was very angry with the Israelites. Achan was the son of Carmi, of the family of Zimri, of the clan of Zerah, and of the tribe of Judah.
7:2 Joshua sent some of his men from Jericho to spy out the city of Ai, east of Bethel, near Beth-aven.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 2 , Joshua sent some of his men from Jericho to spy out the city of Ai, east of Bethel, near Beth-aven.
7:3 When they returned, they told Joshua, 'It's a small town, and it won't take more than two or three thousand of us to destroy it. There's no need for all of us to go there.'
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 3 , When they returned, they told Joshua, 'It's a small town, and it won't take more than two or three thousand of us to destroy it. There's no need for all of us to go there.'
7:4 So approximately three thousand warriors were sent, but they were soundly defeated. The men of Ai
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 4 , So approximately three thousand warriors were sent, but they were soundly defeated. The men of Ai
7:5 chased the Israelites from the city gate as far as the quarries, and they killed about thirty-six who were retreating down the slope. The Israelites were paralyzed with fear at this turn of events, and their courage melted away.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 5 , chased the Israelites from the city gate as far as the quarries, and they killed about thirty-six who were retreating down the slope. The Israelites were paralyzed with fear at this turn of events, and their courage melted away.
7:6 Joshua and the leaders of Israel tore their clothing in dismay, threw dust on their heads, and bowed down facing the Ark of the LORD until evening.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 6 , Joshua and the leaders of Israel tore their clothing in dismay, threw dust on their heads, and bowed down facing the Ark of the LORD until evening.
7:7 Then Joshua cried out, 'Sovereign LORD, why did you bring us across the Jordan River if you are going to let the Amorites kill us? If only we had been content to stay on the other side!
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 7 , Then Joshua cried out, 'Sovereign LORD, why did you bring us across the Jordan River if you are going to let the Amorites kill us? If only we had been content to stay on the other side!
7:8 Lord, what am I to say, now that Israel has fled from its enemies?
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 8 , Lord, what am I to say, now that Israel has fled from its enemies?
7:9 For when the Canaanites and all the other people living in the land hear about it, they will surround us and wipe us off the face of the earth. And then what will happen to the honor of your great name?'
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 9 , For when the Canaanites and all the other people living in the land hear about it, they will surround us and wipe us off the face of the earth. And then what will happen to the honor of your great name?'
7:10 But the LORD said to Joshua, 'Get up! Why are you lying on your face like this?
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 10 , But the LORD said to Joshua, 'Get up! Why are you lying on your face like this?
7:11 Israel has sinned and broken my covenant! They have stolen the things that I commanded to be set apart for me. And they have not only stolen them; they have also lied about it and hidden the things among their belongings.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 11 , Israel has sinned and broken my covenant! They have stolen the things that I commanded to be set apart for me. And they have not only stolen them; they have also lied about it and hidden the things among their belongings.
7:12 That is why the Israelites are running from their enemies in defeat. For now Israel has been set apart for destruction. I will not remain with you any longer unless you destroy the things among you that were set apart for destruction.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 12 , That is why the Israelites are running from their enemies in defeat. For now Israel has been set apart for destruction. I will not remain with you any longer unless you destroy the things among you that were set apart for destruction.
7:13 'Get up! Command the people to purify themselves in preparation for tomorrow. For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Hidden among you, O Israel, are things set apart for the LORD. You will never defeat your enemies until you remove these things.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 13 , 'Get up! Command the people to purify themselves in preparation for tomorrow. For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Hidden among you, O Israel, are things set apart for the LORD. You will never defeat your enemies until you remove these things.
7:14 In the morning you must present yourselves by tribes, and the LORD will point out the tribe to which the guilty man belongs. That tribe must come forward with its clans, and the LORD will point out the guilty clan. That clan will then come forward, and the LORD will point out the guilty family. Finally, each member of the guilty family must come one by one.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 14 , In the morning you must present yourselves by tribes, and the LORD will point out the tribe to which the guilty man belongs. That tribe must come forward with its clans, and the LORD will point out the guilty clan. That clan will then come forward, and the LORD will point out the guilty family. Finally, each member of the guilty family must come one by one.
7:15 The one who has stolen what was set apart for destruction will himself be burned with fire, along with everything he has, for he has broken the covenant of the LORD and has done a horrible thing in Israel.'
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 15 , The one who has stolen what was set apart for destruction will himself be burned with fire, along with everything he has, for he has broken the covenant of the LORD and has done a horrible thing in Israel.'
7:16 Early the next morning Joshua brought the tribes of Israel before the LORD, and the tribe of Judah was singled out.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 16 , Early the next morning Joshua brought the tribes of Israel before the LORD, and the tribe of Judah was singled out.
7:17 Then the clans of Judah came forward, and the clan of Zerah was singled out. Then the families of Zerah came before the LORD, and the family of Zimri was singled out.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 17 , Then the clans of Judah came forward, and the clan of Zerah was singled out. Then the families of Zerah came before the LORD, and the family of Zimri was singled out.
7:18 Every member of Zimri's family was brought forward person by person, and Achan was singled out.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 18 , Every member of Zimri's family was brought forward person by person, and Achan was singled out.
7:19 Then Joshua said to Achan, 'My son, give glory to the LORD, the God of Israel, by telling the truth. Make your confession and tell me what you have done. Don't hide it from me.'
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 19 , Then Joshua said to Achan, 'My son, give glory to the LORD, the God of Israel, by telling the truth. Make your confession and tell me what you have done. Don't hide it from me.'
7:20 Achan replied, 'I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 20 , Achan replied, 'I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel.
7:21 For I saw a beautiful robe imported from Babylon, two hundred silver coins, and a bar of gold weighing more than a pound. I wanted them so much that I took them. They are hidden in the ground beneath my tent, with the silver buried deeper than the rest.'
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 21 , For I saw a beautiful robe imported from Babylon, two hundred silver coins, and a bar of gold weighing more than a pound. I wanted them so much that I took them. They are hidden in the ground beneath my tent, with the silver buried deeper than the rest.'
7:22 So Joshua sent some men to make a search. They ran to the tent and found the stolen goods hidden there, just as Achan had said, with the silver buried beneath the rest.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 22 , So Joshua sent some men to make a search. They ran to the tent and found the stolen goods hidden there, just as Achan had said, with the silver buried beneath the rest.
7:23 They took the things from the tent and brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites. Then they laid them on the ground in the presence of the LORD.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 23 , They took the things from the tent and brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites. Then they laid them on the ground in the presence of the LORD.
7:24 Then Joshua and all the Israelites took Achan, the silver, the robe, the bar of gold, his sons, daughters, cattle, donkeys, sheep, tent, and everything he had, and they brought them to the valley of Achor.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 24 , Then Joshua and all the Israelites took Achan, the silver, the robe, the bar of gold, his sons, daughters, cattle, donkeys, sheep, tent, and everything he had, and they brought them to the valley of Achor.
7:25 Then Joshua said to Achan, 'Why have you brought trouble on us? The LORD will now bring trouble on you.' And all the Israelites stoned Achan and his family and burned their bodies.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 25 , Then Joshua said to Achan, 'Why have you brought trouble on us? The LORD will now bring trouble on you.' And all the Israelites stoned Achan and his family and burned their bodies.
7:26 They piled a great heap of stones over Achan, which remains to this day. That is why the place has been called the Valley of Trouble ever since. So the LORD was no longer angry.
The NLT Book of Joshua , Chapter 7 , Verse 26 , They piled a great heap of stones over Achan, which remains to this day. That is why the place has been called the Valley of Trouble ever since. So the LORD was no longer angry.
