Didn`t Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the devoted thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel? and that man didn`t perish alone in his iniquity.

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Charles Ellicott

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

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

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…

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