Joshua 7:26

“And they raised over him a great heap of stones unto this day, etc.] That is, at the place where he suffered, or where they laid his ashes, they heaped up a pile of stones over him, as a monument whereby it might be known hereafter where he was executed and was buried; and which pile continued to the writing of this history: such sort of funeral monuments were usual with the Heathens f127 also as well as with the Jews, (see <060829> Joshua 8:29 <101817>2 Samuel 18:17); so the Lord turned from the fierceness of his anger; or the effects of it ceased; the outward face of things was altered, the dealings of God in his providence with Israel were changed; though, properly speaking, there is no…”

“they raised over him a great heap of stones--It is customary to raise cairns over the graves of criminals or infamous persons in the East still. the name of that place was called, The valley of Achor--("trouble"), unto this day--So painful an episode would give notoriety to the spot, and it is more than once noted by the sacred writers of a later age (Isa 65:10; Hos 2:15). Next: Joshua Chapter 8”

“A great heap of stones - As a memorial of Achan’s sin and its punishment. (Compare Joshua 8:29; 2 Samuel 18:17.) The valley of Achor - Compare the marginal references. This valley formed part of the northern border of Judah Joshua 15:7; and must therefore have lain among the ridges which cross the plain to the south of Jericho. But its exact site is uncertain. (Conder identifies it with Wady Kelt.) return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Joshua 7". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/joshua-7.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026…”

“A great heap of stones - As a monument of the sin and judgment here mentioned, that others might be warned by the example; and as a brand of infamy, as Jos 8:29; Sa2 18:17. The valley of Achor - Or, the valley of trouble, from the double trouble expressed, Jos 7:25. Next: Joshua Chapter 8”

“7:26 God had not been angry without basis. God’s people must be holy. To trifle with things belonging to God signifies rebellion against God, and such sin always brings trouble (‘akor) upon God’s people. Achan’s sin brought disaster on Israel, so the severe punishment he received was just.”

“raised: Jos 8:29, Jos 10:27; Sa2 18:17; Lam 3:53 So the Lord: Deu 13:17; Sa2 21:14; Isa 40:2; Joe 2:13, Joe 2:18; Joh 3:9, Joh 3:10; Zac 6:8 The valley: Jos 7:24; Isa 65:10; Hos 2:15 Achor: that is, Trouble, Jos 7:25 Next: Joshua Chapter 8”