[19 And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the LORD God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me. Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary Joshua 6:7. 1. the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing--There was one transgressor against the cherem, or ban, on Jericho, and his transgression brought the guilt and disgrace of sin upon the whole nation. JOSHUA 7 COMME TARY EDITED BY GLE PEASE Achan’s Sin 1 But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things[a]; Achan son of Karmi, the son of Zimri,[b] the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Joshua 7. In Colossians 2:11-12 Paul wrote that we should die to *sin. 7 But the people of Israel broke faith in regard to the devoted things, for a Achan the son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things. The lot being appealed to ( Proverbs 16:33 ), he proceeded in the inquiry from heads of tribes to heads of families, and from heads of households in succession to one family, and to particular persons in that family, until the criminal was found to be Achan, who, on Joshua's admonition, confessed the fact of having secreted for his own use, in the floor of his tent, spoil both in garments and money [ Joshua 7:19-21 ]. he and the elders--It is evident, from those tokens of humiliation and sorrow, that a solemn fast was observed on this occasion. Ezek. Achan--called afterwards "Achar" ("trouble") ( 1 Chronicles 2:7 ). 24:16) and corporate responsibility (cf. It was essential for them to get there right away. . He pleaded with God. As the divine law expressly forbade the children to be put to death for their father's sins ( Deuteronomy 24:16 ), the conveyance of Achan's "sons and daughters" to the place of execution might be only as spectators, that they might take warning by the parental fate; or, if they shared his punishment ( Joshua 22:20 ), they had probably been accomplices in his crime, and, indeed, he could scarcely have dug a hole within his tent without his family being aware of it. II. of Commentary for Joshua 7 . Commanded thee — Remember, that though thou art the commander of my people, yet thou art my subject, and obliged to observe all my commands. There was a great danger that his wife might attempt to remove the treasure and conceal it elsewhere, or even that somebody else might try to steal it. Joshua 7:1.ACHAN'S TRESPASS. But it being only the sin of one person or family, and soon expiated, the consequences were not so mischievous as of those other sins; however it served to let them know that they were still upon their good behaviour. How dreadful must have been his feelings when he saw the slow but certain process of discovery! Joshua 7:4. The golden calf, the murmuring at Kadesh, and the iniquity of Peor, had broken their measures and given them great disturbance; and in this chapter we have such another instance of the interruption given to the progress of their arms by sin. Joshua sends for the stolen articles, Joshua 7:22, Joshua 7:23. But, although apparently breathing a spirit of bold remonstrance and complaint, it was in reality the effusion of a deeply humbled and afflicted mind, expressing his belief that God could not, after having so miraculously brought His people over Jordan into the promised land, intend to destroy them, to expose them to the insults of their triumphant enemies, and bring reproach upon His own name for inconstancy or unkindness to His people, or inability to resist their enemies. Joshua 7:19-21. glory to God--a form of adjuration to tell the truth. 10-15. the Lord said unto Joshua, Get thee up--The answer of the divine oracle was to this effect: the crisis is owing not to unfaithfulness in Me, but sin in the people. the name of that place was called, The valley of Achor--("trouble"), unto this day--So painful an episode would give notoriety to the spot, and it is more than once noted by the sacred writers of a later age ( Isaiah 65:10 , Hosea 2:15 ). Chapter 7. Then he said to the people, "Go forward, and march around the city, and let the armed men go on before the ark of the Lord ." His arraignment and examination, Joshua 7:19. Accordingly, spies went up the mountain pass to view the country. Joshua 1:7. The love of the world is that root of bitterness, which of all others is … Joshua 7 commentary 1. How instructive this is if we only have the ears to listen to the message of this chapter. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. 21. a goodly Babylonish garment--literally, "a mantle of Shinar." 1. and smote them in the going down--that is, the declivity or slope of the deep, rugged, adjoining wady. Joshua 7:6. The consequent mischief feared, and the sin which he suspected. a wedge of gold--literally, an ingot or bar in the shape of a tongue, worth about $500. As God declares to Joshua in the opening chapter: “Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, as I promised to Moses…Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to act in accordance with all the law that my servant Moses commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left so that you may be successful wherever you go” (1:3-7). He laments their defeat, as he feared it would reflect on God's wisdom and power, his goodness and faithfulness. . . Proud member And Joshua converses with Achan in verses 19 through 21. The books of Joshua and Judges provide religious perspective on Israel's successes and failures from the time that Joshua begins to lead the Israelites after Moses' death until the rise of the monarchy. 7 But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the Lord was kindled against the children of Israel. . The Israelites smitten at Ai. Romans 2:28-29 tells us that *circumcision does not make a person a *Jew. Achan takes of the accursed and devoted thing: God is angry with Israel, Joshua 7:1.Joshua sends three thousand men against Ai; they flee, and thirty-six are slain, Joshua 7:2-5.Joshua complains to God; who discovers the cause, and enjoins a lot, Joshua 7:6-15.Achan is found guilty: Joshua’s advice, and his confession, Joshua 7:16-21. The people are liable to destruction equally with the accursed nations of Canaan ( Deuteronomy 7:26 ). Proud member Read Joshua 7 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). . Rahab receives and hides two Israelites. But the consternation of the Israelites arose from another cause--the evident displeasure of God, who withheld that aid on which they had confidently reckoned. Salem Media Group. (16-26)1-5 Achan took some of the spoil of Jericho. Observe, 1. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. This was to show a new relationship with God. 2. 1. the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing--There was one transgressor against the cherem, or ban, on Jericho, and his transgression brought the guilt and disgrace of sin upon the whole nation. Having discovered the stolen articles, they laid them out before the Lord, "as a token of their belonging to Him" on account of the ban. Joshua 6. Verse 7 Joshua *circumcised those who entered the *promised land. Joshua 6:8. Show content in: English Both Hebrew. Though we may suppose that Joshua slept the better, and with more ease and satisfaction, when he knew the worst of the disease of that body of which, under God, he was the head, and was put into a certain method of cure, yet, Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. In the first chapter of the book of Joshua, the title character is exhorted four times — in the space of eleven verses — to “be strong and courageous.” This exhortation to bravery does not just stand by itself; it comes with two clear reasons. Eddie Hearn has revealed that Joshua and Fury's event organisers are looking for the broadcasters to agree on a compromise over the TV rights to finalise details of the two-fight deal. (10-5) Achan is detected, He is destroyed. . (1-5) Joshua's humiliation and prayer. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. The language of Joshua's prayer is thought by many to savor of human infirmity and to be wanting in that reverence and submission he owed to God. (6-9) God instructs Joshua what to do. (b.c. And the anger of the L ord burned against the people of Israel. Joshua sits judge, and, though abundantly satisfied of his guilt by the determination of the lot, yet urges him to make a penitent confession, that his soul might be saved by it in the other world, though he could not give him any encouragement to hope that he should save his life by it. The men of Ai struck down about thirty-six of their men, and pursued them from the gate as far as Shebarim and struck them down on the descent, so the hearts of the people melted and became as water. (1-7) Rahab and the spies. Joshua 7 – Defeat at Ai and Achan’s Sin A. (8-21) The return of the spies. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. 25 and Deut. Joshua 3:7-17 COMMENTARY: THE CONTEXT: The context for this text begins with the call of Abram. Zerah--or Zarah, son of Judah and Tamar ( Genesis 38:30 ). But however it happened, now Joshua and all Israel know who the culprit is. . for they are but few--As the population of Ai amounted to twelve thousand ( Joshua 8:25 ), it was a considerable town; though in the hasty and distant reconnoitre made by the spies, it probably appeared small in comparison to Jericho; and this may have been the reason for their proposing so small a detachment to capture it. By following God’… Joshua rent his clothes": In testimony of great sorrow, as (Gen. 37:34 44:13), for the loss felt. c. Moses’ assistant: Joshua was prepared by faithful service in small things, in being Moses’ assistant. 18:32; Deut. 1 But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the Lord was kindled against the children of Israel. Joshua exhorts him to confess his sin, Joshua 7:19. This is … 5. chased them from before the gate even unto Shebarim--that is, unto the "breakings" or "fissures" at the opening of the passes. Yahweh said to Abram, “Get out of your country, and from your relatives, and from your father’s house, to the land that I will show you. wherefore the hearts of the people melted, and became as water--It is evident that the troops engaged were a tumultuary, undisciplined band, no better skilled in military affairs than the Bedouin Arabs, who become disheartened and flee on the loss of ten or fifteen men. Zabdi--or Zimri ( 1 Chronicles 2:6 ). And Achan and all that belonged to him are brought to the valley of Achor, stoned and burnt, Joshua 7:22-26. 16-18. Joshua sent messengers, and they ran unto the tent--from impatient eagerness not only to test the truth of the story, but to clear Israel from the imputation of guilt. Joshua 7:24. 1 But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things # 7:1 The Hebrew term refers to the irrevocable giving over of things or persons to the Lord, often by totally destroying them; also in verses 11, 12, 13 and 15. Joshua 7. CHAPTER 7. His heart has to be right as well. Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary Joshua 7:5. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. (1) Not all of Israel obeyed the law of the devoted things. Fury vs Joshua: Eddie Hearn says ‘deal is done’ but contracts not signed New, 54 comments The Matchroom promoter says the only thing left to sort out is the venue and broadcasting rights. This is a balance between the Old Testament emphasis on individual responsibility (cf. 3. Let’s read that. Rashi 's Commentary: Show Hide. Joshua 7, Coffman Commentaries on the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. Joshua 7:22-23. First, in 1:6, God tells Joshua to be strong and … Continue reading "Commentary on Joshua 3:7-17" Joshua 6:6. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Commentary on Joshua 3:7-17 View Bible Text The story of the crossing of the Jordan highlights the authorization of Joshua’s leadership and demonstrates that sustained attentiveness to sacred tradition is foundational for Israel’s cultural identity. Joshua 7:1 But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel. We have here God’s answer to Joshua’s address, which, we may suppose, came from the oracle over the ark, before which Joshua had prostrated himself, We have in these verses,I. The plain of Shinar was in early times celebrated for its gorgeous robes, which were of brilliant and various colors, generally arranged in figured patterns, probably resembling those of modern Turkish carpets, and the colors were either interwoven in the loom or embroidered with the needle. Study the bible online using commentary on Joshua 7 and more! Defeat at Ai. 1451.) Let not all the people go up, . Joshua immediately sent messengers to recover the spoil. Achan’s Sin. Joshua 7:6 "And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before the ark of the LORD until the eventide, he and the elders of Israel, and put dust upon their heads." He, as a public person, interested himself more than any other in this public loss, and is therein an example to princes and great men, and teaches them to lay much to heart the calamities that befal their people: he is also a type of Christ, to whom the blood of his subjects is precious. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. More than once we have found the affairs of Israel, even when they were in the happiest posture and gave the most hopeful prospects, perplexed and embarrassed by sin, and a stop thereby put to the most promising proceedings. before the ark . Commentary on Joshua 7:6-9 (Read Joshua 7:6-9) Joshua's concern for the honour of God, more than even for the fate of Israel, was the language of the Spirit of adoption. 19. All rights reserved. And his sons and his daughters — It is very probable, Achan being an old man, that his children were grown up, and the things which he had stolen being buried in the midst of his tent, it is likely they were conscious of the fact, as the Jewish doctors affirm they were; and if they were not accomplices in his crime, yet, at least, they concealed it. JOSHUA CHAPTER 7. New American Standard Version. Num. 7. Zabdi--or Zimri ( 1 Chronicles 2:6). I will make of you a great nation. We have here. I will bless you and make your name great. 7 But the children of Israel [] committed a () trespass regarding the () accursed [] things, for () Achan the son of Carmi, the son of [] Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed things; so the anger of the Lord burned against the children of Israel. Joshua 7:2-26 .