Jos 7:15 | MHM | STEP | v. 15 : The person found guilty must be put to death, along with everything he owns, to remove the sin from Israel (; ). This punishment is because the sin dishonored God and hurt the whole community. The crime was robbing God and bringing trouble to His people, and it must be punished to warn everyone not to take what belongs to God.

‏ Joshua 7:15

v. 15: The person found guilty must be put to death, along with everything he owns, to remove the sin from Israel (; ^a). This punishment is because the sin dishonored God and hurt the whole community. The crime was robbing God and bringing trouble to His people, and it must be punished to warn everyone not to take what belongs to God.