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Joshua 22:20

King James Version (KJV)

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Joshua 22:20

Verse 20 of 34

Scripture focus

Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the accursed thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity.

Joshua 22:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Joshua 22:20

Theological / Devotional

Perished not alone. Achan’s case was a demonstration of how one man’s sin brought God’s displeasure on the whole congregation. He and his whole family perished because of his sin, and so did all the men who fell slain by the army of the city of Ai.

How much more would God’s displeasure have rested on the congregation in this instance if they condoned this sin of rebellion in worship by having a second altar. The people were acting rightly to be concerned about the matter, but they were acting rather hastily in condemning the act before they had the details of the story.

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