Joshua 22:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 22:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 22:20 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the accursed thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 22:20 — KJV
“Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the accursed thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity.”
— Joshua 22:20 (KJV)
Joshua 22:20 in Context — About the Book of Joshua
Joshua is the book of possessed promises. After Moses' death, Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan, around Jericho's walls, and into the inheritance God swore to Abraham. It is a manual for courage — God's command to be strong and courageous frames the whole conquest.
Cross-References for Joshua 22:20
“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. Achan: also called, Achar Zabdi: also called, Zimri”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:20: achan, son, zerah
“And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed. Achar: or, Achan”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:20: achan, son, accursed
“If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; in fellowship: or, in dealing fellowship: Heb. putting of the hand”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:20: commit, trespass, thing
“Speak unto the children of Israel, When a man or woman shall commit any sin that men commit, to do a trespass against the LORD, and that person be guilty;”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:20: son, commit, trespass
“Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the LORD in the matter of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:20: commit, trespass, congregation
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