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Joshua 22:20 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Joshua 22:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 22 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the accursed thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity.”
Joshua 22:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 22:20
Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the accursed thing—The second historical example after Peor. Achan's theft of devoted items (חֵרֶם, cherem) at Jericho brought defeat at Ai and cost 36 Israelite lives (Joshua 7). The same word ma'al ("trespass") is used here as in verse 16, creating a direct parallel between Achan's sin and the suspected altar violation.That man perished not alone in his iniquity—Though Achan was individually guilty, his entire household was executed (Joshua 7:24-25), and the whole army suffered defeat. This reinforces the theme of corporate consequences for...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 22:20
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“the son of Carmi”
“and struck them at the descent; and the hearts of the people melted”
“the son of Carmi”
“and all Israel with him”
“to the intent we should not lust after evil things”
“though you already know this”
“condemned them to destruction”