Joshua 7:18

18 He brought his household near man by man; and 1Achan, son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, from the tribe of Judah, was taken.

Joshua 7:18 Meaning and Commentary

Joshua 7:18

And he brought his household man by man
The household of Zabdi, the heads of each house therein:

and Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of
the tribe of Judah, was taken;
the lot fell upon him, and he was laid hold on, and detained.

Joshua 7:18 In-Context

16 So Joshua arose early in the morning and brought Israel near by tribes, and the tribe of Judah was taken.
17 He brought the family of Judah near, and he took the family of the Zerahites; and he brought the family of the Zerahites near man by man, and Zabdi was taken.
18 He brought his household near man by man; and Achan, son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, from the tribe of Judah, was taken.
19 Then Joshua said to Achan, "My son, I implore you, give glory to the LORD , the God of Israel, and give praise to Him; and tell me now what you have done. Do not hide it from me."
20 So Achan answered Joshua and said, "Truly, I have sinned against the LORD , the God of Israel, and this is what I did:

Cross References 1

  • 1. Numbers 32:23; Acts 5:1-10
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