Joshua 7:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 7:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 7:1 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 7:1 — KJV
“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”
— Joshua 7:1 (KJV)
Joshua 7:1 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 7:1
“And Moses said unto the children of Israel, See, the LORD hath called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah;”
Shares key themes with Joshua 7:1: children, israel, son
“And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed. Achar: or, Achan”
Shares key themes with Joshua 7:1: israel, accursed, thing
“And he brought 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 taken.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 7:1: achan, son, carmi
“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.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 7:1: israel, trespass, accursed
“And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the children of Manasseh, This day we perceive that the LORD is among us, because ye have not committed this trespass against the LORD: now ye have delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of the LORD. now: Heb. then”
Shares key themes with Joshua 7:1: children, israel, committed
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