Joshua 7:18

18 He had their men come forward one by one. Achan was picked. Achan was the son of Carmi. Carmi was the son of Zimri. And Zimri was the son of Zerah. Zerah was from the tribe of Judah.

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 Early the next morning Joshua had Israel come forward by tribes. The tribe of Judah was picked.

17 The groups of Judah came forward. Joshua picked the group of Zerah. He had the group of Zerah come forward by families. The family of Zimri was picked.

18 He had their men come forward one by one. Achan was picked. Achan was the son of Carmi. Carmi was the son of Zimri. And Zimri was the son of Zerah. Zerah was from the tribe of Judah.

19 Joshua spoke to Achan. He said, "My son, the LORD is the God of Israel. So give him glory by telling the truth! Give him praise by admitting you have sinned! Tell me what you have done. Don't hide it from me."

20 Achan replied, "It's true! I've sinned against the Lord, the God of Israel. Here is what I've done.