Joshua 22:20 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NLT

Didn’t divine anger fall on the entire community of Israel when Achan, a member of the clan of Zerah, sinned by stealing the things set apart for the Lord? He was not the only one who died because of his sin.”

Commentaries

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

That man did not perish alone. —His whole household was exterminated. (See commentary on Joshua 7:24.)

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Did not Achan the son of Zerah
One that descended from Zerah the son of Judah, (Joshua 7:18) ;

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Here we see the diligence of the separated tribes in maintaining their adherence to the religion of Canaan. At first glance, it appeared to be a pl…