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Joshua 7:18 Cross-References

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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.

Joshua 7:18 (KJV)

Historical Context for Joshua 7:18

People Mentioned

A
Achantook forbidden things from Jericho (JOS 7:1)
C
Carmifather of Achan, son of Zabdi from the tribe of Judah (JOS 7:1)
Z
Zabdifather of Carmi, father of Achan who took forbidden things from Jericho (JOS 7:1)
Z
Zerahson of Judah and Tamar (GEN 38:30)
J
Judahfourth-born son of Jacob (GEN 29:35), son of Leah

Commentary on Joshua 7:18

Finally: 'Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken.' The full genealogy emphasizes individual responsibility within communal identity. Achan is simultaneously an individual and a member of multiple corporate structures—tribe, clan, family. His full identification shows that no one is anonymous before God—He knows not just our names but our lineage, context, and choices. The phrase 'was taken' reaches its climax—the guilty party is definitively identified. The genealogical recitation also highlights the tragedy: Achan descended from an honora...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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