Bible Strands
Joshua 7:18
And he had the family of Zabdi come forward man by man, and Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was selected.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Joshua addresses the assembled Israelites at the camp entrance, narrowing the search for the culprit through tribal, clan, and family lines after the defeat at Ai.
The words — וַיִּלָּכֵד (va/yi.la.khed) means "he was taken by lot," recording the moment divine selection isolates Achan from his household.
The thread — The method of narrowing selection by lot appears in 1 Samuel 14:42, while the warning that concealed transgression will be uncovered is stated in Numbers 32:23. The pattern of divine discovery extends to Acts 5:1, where a property sale is recorded before subsequent judgment.
Why it lands — The text demands immediate accountability by demonstrating that systematic investigation leaves no room for hidden disobedience.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- Numbers 32:23 But if you do not do this, you will certainly sin against the LORD—and be assured that your sin will find you out.
- Acts 5:1 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property.
- 1 Samuel 14:42 Then Saul said, “Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan.” And Jonathan was selected.
- Proverbs 13:21 Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
- Jeremiah 2:26 As the thief is ashamed when he is caught, so the house of Israel is disgraced. They, their kings, their officials, their priests, and their prophets