Joshua 7:18

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Joshua 7:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and he brought near 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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and he brought near 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.
Joshua 7:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Joshua 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18and he brought near 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.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he brought his household man by man, etc.] 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.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“was taken: Num 32:23; Sa1 14:42; Pro 13:21; Jer 2:26; Act 5:1-10 Joshua 7:19”
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