Thematic Bible
Joshua 7:1 (show verse)
But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the devoted things; for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things. Therefore the LORD's anger burned against the children of Israel.
Joshua 7:2 (show verse)
Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is beside Beth Aven, on the east side of Bethel, and spoke to them, saying, "Go up and spy out the land." The men went up and spied out Ai.
Joshua 7:3 (show verse)
They returned to Joshua, and said to him, "Do not let all the people go up; but let about two or three thousand men go up and strike Ai. Do not make all the people to toil there, for there are only a few of them."
Joshua 7:4 (show verse)
So about three thousand men of the people went up there, and they fled before the men of Ai.
Joshua 7:5 (show verse)
The men of Ai struck about thirty-six men of them, and they chased them from before the gate even to Shebarim, and struck them at the descent. The hearts of the people melted, and became like water.
Joshua 7:6 (show verse)
Joshua tore his clothes, and fell to the earth on his face before the ark of the LORD until the evening, he and the elders of Israel; and they put dust on their heads.
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » An oracle of God
Ark of the covenant » The israelites inquired of the lord before
Ashes » Placed on the head as a sign of grief
Dust » Placed on the head as a sign of grief
Dust » Put on the head in mourning
Evening » Humiliation often continued until
Head » In grief » Sprinkled with dust
Humility » Exemplified » Joshua
Judgments » Should lead to » Humiliation
Mourning » Dust on the head
public Prayer » Exemplified » Joshua
Religious zeal » Instances of » Joshua
Ark of the covenant » The israelites inquired of the lord before
Ashes » Placed on the head as a sign of grief
Dust » Placed on the head as a sign of grief
Dust » Put on the head in mourning
Evening » Humiliation often continued until
Head » In grief » Sprinkled with dust
Humility » Exemplified » Joshua
Judgments » Should lead to » Humiliation
Mourning » Dust on the head
public Prayer » Exemplified » Joshua
Religious zeal » Instances of » Joshua
Joshua 7:7 (show verse)
Joshua said, "Alas, Lord GOD, why have you brought this people over the Jordan at all, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to cause us to perish? I wish that we had been content and lived beyond the Jordan.
Joshua 7:8 (show verse)
Oh, Lord, what shall I say, after that Israel has turned their backs before their enemies.
Joshua 7:9 (show verse)
For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land will hear of it, and will surround us, and cut off our name from the earth. What will you do for your great name?"
Joshua 7:10 (show verse)
The LORD said to Joshua, "Get up. Why are you fallen on your face like that?
Joshua 7:11 (show verse)
Israel has sinned, and they have even transgressed my covenant which I commanded them. And they have even taken of the devoted things, and have also stolen, and also deceived. They have even put it among their own stuff.
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » An oracle of God
Business life » Dishonesty » Examples of
Communion » Instances of » Joshua
Consequences of sin » death » Physical » Spiritual » Separation from God
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Examples of
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Error » Sin's penalty » Separation from God
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Sin » Penalty for » Separation from God
Sin » Secret » Separates from God
Sins » Penalty » Separation from God
Theft and thieves » Instances of » Achan
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Separation from God
Vices » Dishonesty » Examples of
Business life » Dishonesty » Examples of
Communion » Instances of » Joshua
Consequences of sin » death » Physical » Spiritual » Separation from God
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Examples of
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Error » Sin's penalty » Separation from God
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Sin » Penalty for » Separation from God
Sin » Secret » Separates from God
Sins » Penalty » Separation from God
Theft and thieves » Instances of » Achan
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Separation from God
Vices » Dishonesty » Examples of
Joshua 7:12 (show verse)
Therefore the children of Israel can't stand before their enemies. They turn their backs before their enemies, because they have become devoted for destruction. I will not be with you any more, unless you destroy the devoted things from among you.
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » An oracle of God
Communion » Instances of » Joshua
Consequences of sin » death » Physical » Spiritual » Separation from God
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Error » Sin's penalty » Separation from God
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Powerlessness » Of men, often due to sin and unbelief » Israel could not stand before their enemies
Sin » Penalty for » Separation from God
Sin » Secret » Separates from God
Sins » Penalty » Separation from God
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Separation from God
War » Inflicts defeat in
human Weakness » Powerlessness of men, often due to sin and unbelief » Israel could not stand before their enemies
Communion » Instances of » Joshua
Consequences of sin » death » Physical » Spiritual » Separation from God
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Error » Sin's penalty » Separation from God
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Powerlessness » Of men, often due to sin and unbelief » Israel could not stand before their enemies
Sin » Penalty for » Separation from God
Sin » Secret » Separates from God
Sins » Penalty » Separation from God
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Separation from God
War » Inflicts defeat in
human Weakness » Powerlessness of men, often due to sin and unbelief » Israel could not stand before their enemies
Joshua 7:13 (show verse)
Get up. Sanctify the people, and say, 'Sanctify yourselves for tomorrow, for the LORD, the God of Israel, says, "There is a devoted thing in the midst of you, Israel. You cannot stand before your enemies until you take away the devoted thing from among you."
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » An oracle of God
Communion » Instances of » Joshua
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
War » Inflicts defeat in
Communion » Instances of » Joshua
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
War » Inflicts defeat in
Joshua 7:14 (show verse)
In the morning therefore you shall be brought near by your tribes. It shall be that the tribe which the LORD selects shall come near by families. The family which the LORD selects shall come near by households. The household which the LORD selects shall come near man by man.
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » An oracle of God
Communion » Instances of » Joshua
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Israel » Family » Chief
Casting Lots » Achan's guilt ascertained by
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Directing all events
The tribes of israel » Each of » Divided into families
Communion » Instances of » Joshua
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Israel » Family » Chief
Casting Lots » Achan's guilt ascertained by
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Directing all events
The tribes of israel » Each of » Divided into families
Joshua 7:15 (show verse)
It shall be, that he who is taken with the devoted thing shall be burnt with fire, he and all that he has, because he has transgressed the covenant of the LORD, and because he has done a disgraceful thing in Israel.'"
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » An oracle of God
Communion » Instances of » Joshua
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Casting Lots » Achan's guilt ascertained by
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Communion » Instances of » Joshua
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Casting Lots » Achan's guilt ascertained by
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Joshua 7:16 (show verse)
So Joshua rose up early in the morning and brought Israel near by their tribes. The tribe of Judah was selected.
the Armies of israel » Strict discipline observed in
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Casting Lots » Achan's guilt ascertained by
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Rising » Instances of » Joshua
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Casting Lots » Achan's guilt ascertained by
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Rising » Instances of » Joshua
Joshua 7:17 (show verse)
He brought near the family of Judah; and he selected the family of the Zerahites. He brought near the family of the Zerahites man by man, and Zabdi was selected.
the Armies of israel » Strict discipline observed in
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Casting Lots » Achan's guilt ascertained by
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Casting Lots » Achan's guilt ascertained by
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Joshua 7:18 (show verse)
He brought near 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 selected.
the Armies of israel » Strict discipline observed in
Carmi » Father of achan
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » Achan
Casting Lots » Achan's guilt ascertained by
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Carmi » Father of achan
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » Achan
Casting Lots » Achan's guilt ascertained by
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Joshua 7:19 (show verse)
Joshua said to Achan, "My son, please give glory to the LORD, the God of Israel, and make confession to him. Tell me now what you have done. Do not hide it from me."
the Armies of israel » Strict discipline observed in
Confession of sin » Exhortation to
Courts of justice » The accused » Exhorted to confess
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Evidence » Self-criminating
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Pleading » Of the guilty
Self-condemnation » Instances of » Achan
Self-incrimination » Instances of » Achan
Confession of sin » Exhortation to
Courts of justice » The accused » Exhorted to confess
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Evidence » Self-criminating
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Pleading » Of the guilty
Self-condemnation » Instances of » Achan
Self-incrimination » Instances of » Achan
Joshua 7:20 (show verse)
Achan answered Joshua, and said, "I have truly sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel, and this is what I have done.
the Armies of israel » Strict discipline observed in
Bible stories for children » The man who could not keep his hands from beautiful things
Confession of sin » Examples of personal » Achan
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Evidence » Self-criminating
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Pleading » Of the guilty
Repentance » Instances of » Achan, because of his theft
Self-condemnation » Instances of » Achan
Self-incrimination » Instances of » Achan
Sin » Examples of personal » Achan
Bible stories for children » The man who could not keep his hands from beautiful things
Confession of sin » Examples of personal » Achan
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Evidence » Self-criminating
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Pleading » Of the guilty
Repentance » Instances of » Achan, because of his theft
Self-condemnation » Instances of » Achan
Self-incrimination » Instances of » Achan
Sin » Examples of personal » Achan
Joshua 7:21 (show verse)
When I saw among the spoil a beautiful garment from Shinar, two hundred shekels of silver, and a bar of gold weighing fifty shekels, then I coveted them and took them. Behold, they are hidden in the ground in the middle of my tent, with the silver under it."
the Armies of israel » Strict discipline observed in
Babylon » Remarkable for » Manufacture of garments
Bible stories for children » The man who could not keep his hands from beautiful things
Concealment of sin » The attempt to hide sin from God
Covetousness » Natural fruits of » Theft
Covetousness » Exemplified » Achan
Covetousness » Leads to » Theft
Covetousness » Instances of » Achan, in hiding the treasure
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Earthly » Vision a source of temptation » To achan
Error » Known to God » Allurements of
Evidence » Self-criminating
Exposure » No matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of achan, it may be well covered up
Gold » Wedge of
greed » Avaricious men, examples of » Achan
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Pleading » Of the guilty
Self-condemnation » Instances of » Achan
Self-incrimination » Instances of » Achan
Shekel » Used to weigh » Gold
Shekel » Used to weigh silver
Sin » Concealment of
Sin » Allurements of
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of achan, it may be well covered up
Sinners » Snared no matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of achan, it may be well covered up
Stealing » Examples of
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » The lure of silver and gold
Temptation » Exemplified » Achan
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Achan
Theft » Exemplified » Achan
Transgression » Known to God » Allurements of
Vision » Earthly, a source of temptation » To achan
Yielding to temptation » The lure of silver and gold
Babylon » Remarkable for » Manufacture of garments
Bible stories for children » The man who could not keep his hands from beautiful things
Concealment of sin » The attempt to hide sin from God
Covetousness » Natural fruits of » Theft
Covetousness » Exemplified » Achan
Covetousness » Leads to » Theft
Covetousness » Instances of » Achan, in hiding the treasure
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Earthly » Vision a source of temptation » To achan
Error » Known to God » Allurements of
Evidence » Self-criminating
Exposure » No matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of achan, it may be well covered up
Gold » Wedge of
greed » Avaricious men, examples of » Achan
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Pleading » Of the guilty
Self-condemnation » Instances of » Achan
Self-incrimination » Instances of » Achan
Shekel » Used to weigh » Gold
Shekel » Used to weigh silver
Sin » Concealment of
Sin » Allurements of
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of achan, it may be well covered up
Sinners » Snared no matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of achan, it may be well covered up
Stealing » Examples of
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » The lure of silver and gold
Temptation » Exemplified » Achan
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Achan
Theft » Exemplified » Achan
Transgression » Known to God » Allurements of
Vision » Earthly, a source of temptation » To achan
Yielding to temptation » The lure of silver and gold
Joshua 7:22 (show verse)
So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent. Behold, it was hidden in his tent, with the silver under it.
Bible stories for children » The man who could not keep his hands from beautiful things
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Self-condemnation » Instances of » Achan
Self-incrimination » Instances of » Achan
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Self-condemnation » Instances of » Achan
Self-incrimination » Instances of » Achan
Joshua 7:23 (show verse)
They took them from the middle of the tent, and brought them to Joshua and to all the children of Israel. They laid them down before the LORD.
Bible stories for children » The man who could not keep his hands from beautiful things
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Self-condemnation » Instances of » Achan
Self-incrimination » Instances of » Achan
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Self-condemnation » Instances of » Achan
Self-incrimination » Instances of » Achan
Joshua 7:24 (show verse)
Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, the silver, the robe, the wedge of gold, his sons, his daughters, his cattle, his donkeys, his sheep, his tent, and all that he had; and they brought them up to the valley of Achor.
Bible stories for children » The man who could not keep his hands from beautiful things
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Self-condemnation » Instances of » Achan
Self-incrimination » Instances of » Achan
Valleys » Mentioned in scripture » Achor
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Self-condemnation » Instances of » Achan
Self-incrimination » Instances of » Achan
Valleys » Mentioned in scripture » Achor
Joshua 7:25 (show verse)
Joshua said, "Why have you troubled us? The LORD will trouble you this day." All Israel stoned him with stones, and they burned them with fire and stoned them with stones.
Bible stories for children » The man who could not keep his hands from beautiful things
Courts of justice » The judgment of » Immediately executed
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » Cremation
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Judgments » Upon individuals--exemplified » Achan
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Punishment » Capital Punishment » Examples of the infliction of
Punishment » Death penalty » Modes of execution » Stoning
Punishments » Stoning » Examples of
Punishments » Were inflicted » Immediately after sentence was passed
Self-condemnation » Instances of » Achan
Self-incrimination » Instances of » Achan
Stoning » Examples of
Stoning » Instances of stoning » Achan
The Nation » Stoning » Examples of
Courts of justice » The judgment of » Immediately executed
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » Cremation
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Judgments » Upon individuals--exemplified » Achan
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Punishment » Capital Punishment » Examples of the infliction of
Punishment » Death penalty » Modes of execution » Stoning
Punishments » Stoning » Examples of
Punishments » Were inflicted » Immediately after sentence was passed
Self-condemnation » Instances of » Achan
Self-incrimination » Instances of » Achan
Stoning » Examples of
Stoning » Instances of stoning » Achan
The Nation » Stoning » Examples of
Joshua 7:26 (show verse)
They raised over him a great heap of stones that remains to this day. The LORD turned from the fierceness of his anger. Therefore the name of that place was called "The valley of Achor" to this day.
Achor » A valley near jericho
Bible stories for children » The man who could not keep his hands from beautiful things
Burial » Places of » For criminals, marked by heaps
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan
Bible stories for children » The man who could not keep his hands from beautiful things
Burial » Places of » For criminals, marked by heaps
Discipline » Of armies, for disobedience of orders
Dishonesty » Instances of » Achan hides the wedge of gold and the babylonian garment
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of achan, in hiding the wedge of gold and the babylonian garnient
Nation » Involved in the sins of other individuals, as achan