Joshua 7:18

18 Then he had Zabdi's household come forward man by man, and Achan was selected. Achan from the tribe of Judah was the son of Carmi, grandson of Zabdi, and great-grandson of Zerah.

Joshua 7:18 Meaning and Commentary

Joshua 7:18

And he brought his household man by man
The household of Zabdi, the heads of each house therein:

and Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of
the tribe of Judah, was taken;
the lot fell upon him, and he was laid hold on, and detained.

Joshua 7:18 In-Context

16 Joshua got up early in the morning. He had Israel come forward by tribes. The tribe of Judah was selected.
17 Then he had the families of Judah come forward, and the family of Zerah was selected. Then he had the family of Zerah come forward man by man, and Zabdi was selected.
18 Then he had Zabdi's household come forward man by man, and Achan was selected. Achan from the tribe of Judah was the son of Carmi, grandson of Zabdi, and great-grandson of Zerah.
19 Joshua said to Achan, "Son, give honor and praise to the LORD God of Israel! Tell me what you have done. Don't hide anything from me."
20 Then Achan answered Joshua, "It's true. I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel. This is what I did:
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