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They took them from the midst of the tent, and brought them to Joshua, and to all the children of Israel; and they laid them down before Yahweh.
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Sin Brought into the Light
Commentators explain that laying the stolen items "before the Lord" and all of Israel served as a powerful, public display. This act provided undeniable evidence of Achan's confessed sin, illustrating the principle that hidden works of darkness will eventually be brought into the light for all to see.
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19th Century
Anglican
And laid them out before the Lord. —The silver and the gold, by His order, should have been brought into His treasury ([Reference …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they took them out of the midst of the tent Out of the place, hole, or pit in which they were hid:
Presbyterian
See the folly of those who promise themselves secrecy in sin. The righteous God has many ways of bringing to light the hidden works of darkness. Se…
