Joshua 7 Footnotes
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7:1 The success of Israel at Jericho was marred by unfaithfulness with respect to the cherem on the part of Achan, who took items for himself from the spoils. The Lord held the entire nation responsible for the action of one person who violated his command. This demonstrates the biblical principle of corporate solidarity (see Dt 2:34; 5:9; 13:12-18). Sin is not merely an individual matter, but affects the entire community of which the individual is a member.
7:10-15 The Lord responded by revealing that sin had been committed regarding the cherem. The perpetrator was to be identified and held accountable.
7:16-23 When Joshua began the process of investigation, the Lord identified Achan as the culprit. He brought the stolen items of the cherem before Joshua and the Lord.
7:24-26 Achan, his entire family, and all his possessions were destroyed—God’s judgment for violating the cherem.