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Sin's Communal Impact
Commentators emphasize that Achan's private sin had public consequences, leading to Israel's defeat at Ai. The text states "Joshua, and all Israel with him," took Achan to be judged. This shows that sin is rarely a purely individual matter; it can harm the entire community, which then shares the responsibility to address it and restore holiness.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 7:24
18th Century
Theologian
The sin had been national (Joshua 7:1, note), and accordingly, its expiation was also national. The whole nation, no doubt through its …
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 7:24
19th Century
Bishop
And his sons, and his daughters, and his oxen, and his asses, and his sheep, and his tent, and all that he had. — All wer…
John Calvin
On Joshua 7:24
16th Century
Theologian
And Joshua, and all Israel with him, etc. Achan is led outside the camp for two reasons: first, that it might not be tainted and polluted …
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John Gill
On Joshua 7:24
17th Century
Pastor
And Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah Joshua and all Israel are mentioned, to show the perfect…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 7:16–26
17th Century
Minister
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…