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One Sin, Corporate Guilt
Commentators stress that although only one man, Achan, sinned, God held the entire nation of Israel responsible. This is because God viewed Israel as a single, unified body under His covenant. Scholars explain this highlights the profound interconnectedness of God's people, where the secret sin of one member can defile the whole community and break its fellowship with God.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 7:1
18th Century
Theologian
Committed a trespass - (Compare to Leviticus 5:15 note), “acted treacherously and committed a breach of faith.” This suitably describes the …
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 7:1
19th Century
Bishop
Achan ... of the tribe of Judah. —The tribe of Judah is distinguished in sacred history both for great crimes and great achievemen…
John Calvin
On Joshua 7:1
16th Century
Theologian
But the children of Israel committed, etc. Reference is made to the crime, indeed the secret crime, of one individual, whose guilt is tran…
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John Gill
On Joshua 7:1
17th Century
Pastor
But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the
accursed thing
Or concerning it,…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 7:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Achan took some of the spoil of Jericho. The love of the world is that root of bitterness which, more than any other, is most difficult to root up.…