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Achan

Achan in the Bible — took forbidden things from Jericho (JOS 7:1). Achan belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.

Name meaning: or Achar, he that troubleth

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Gender
male
Tribe
Judah
Scripture References
3 references
Known Names
2 names
Relationships
1 connection

Names & Labels (2)

Achanproper name
Hebrew
עָכָ֣ן
Transliteration
akhan
Meaning
troubler
Greek
Αχαρ
Reference
JOS 7:1
Strong's
H5912
Acharproper name
Hebrew
עָכָר
Transliteration
akhar
Meaning
trouble
Greek
Αχαρ
Reference
1CH 2:7
Strong's
H5917

Family & Relationships (1)

son

Carmi(JOS 7:1)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Achan in the Bible?

Achan is described in the Bible as took forbidden things from Jericho (JOS 7:1). Achan belonged to the tribe of Judah.

What does the name Achan mean?

The name Achan means “or Achar, he that troubleth” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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