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Joshua 7:24 Cross-References

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And Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, and the silver, and the garment, and the wedge of gold, and his sons, and his daughters, and his oxen, and his asses, and his sheep, and his tent, and all that he had: and they brought them unto the valley of Achor.

Joshua 7:24 (KJV)

Historical Context for Joshua 7:24

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Joshua1 of the 12 spies (called Hoshea)- from Ephraim (NUM 13:8), servant of Moses (EXO 17:9)
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Achantook forbidden things from Jericho (JOS 7:1)
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Zerahson of Judah and Tamar (GEN 38:30)

Commentary on Joshua 7:24

Joshua and all Israel take Achan, the stolen items, his family, livestock, tent, and possessions to the Valley of Achor. The comprehensive list—'his sons, and his daughters, and his oxen, and his asses, and his sheep, and his tent, and all that he had'—emphasizes totality. Everything connected to Achan comes under judgment. This raises difficult questions about corporate guilt and family punishment. Ancient Near Eastern practice often included family in covenant violations, viewing households as corporate units. Whether Achan's family knew of his sin or benefited from it remains unstated, but ...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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