Person in the Bible

Achan

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A man of Judah who took devoted items from Jericho despite God's command, bringing defeat and death on all Israel. Joshua identified him through casting lots, and Achan confessed his hidden treasure. His execution and the burning of his family exemplify God's seriousness about covenant obedience.

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"Didn’t Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the devoted thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel? That man didn’t perish alone in his iniquity.’”"

Joshua 22

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In canonical order across 2 books

Joshua

v. 1

v. 20

1 Chronicles

v. 7

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