The king of Jericho was told, “Look, some of the Israelite men have come here tonight to investigate the land.”

The Israelites, however, were unfaithful regarding the things set apart for destruction. Achan son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of what was set apart, and the Lord’s anger burned against the Israelites.

Israel has sinned. They have violated My covenant that I appointed for them. They have taken some of what was set apart. They have stolen, deceived, and put the things with their own belongings.

Then men in ambush came out of the city against them, and the men of Ai were trapped between the Israelite forces, some on one side and some on the other. They struck them down until no survivor or fugitive remained,

Then the men of Israel took some of their provisions, but did not seek the Lord’s counsel.

No Anakim were left in the land of the Israelites, except for some remaining in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod.