Jos 7:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Josh 10:1-12:24: 7:1–12:24 This second major section of the book includes a record of Joshua’s southern and northern campaigns against two coalitions of Canaanite kings. Joshua’s victories enabled Israel to settle the hill country from Galilee in the north to the Negev in the south. Summary for Josh 7:1-26: 7:1-26 Now that Jericho belonged to Israel, Joshua’s first military problem involved securing a foothold in the hill country. The conquest of Jericho inspired Israel’s confidence and consigned the people of Canaan to discouragement and despair. Yet everything hinged on Israel’s obedience to God. One man’s sin and its consequences demonstrate how serious was the command to destroy Jericho (see thematic note for Complete Dedication at end of chapter). 7:1 things set apart for the Lord : See Lev 27:28-29 ; 1 Sam 15:3 . • son of Zerah: Achan belonged to a prominent family (Num 26:19-20 ) and was a leader or a potential leader, so his actions would be influential.

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‏ Joshua 7:1

Summary for Josh 10:1-12:24: 7:1–12:24 ^a This second major section of the book includes a record of Joshua’s southern and northern campaigns against two coalitions of Canaanite kings. Joshua’s victories enabled Israel to settle the hill country from Galilee in the north to the Negev in the south.
Summary for Josh 7:1-26: 7:1-26 ^b Now that Jericho belonged to Israel, Joshua’s first military problem involved securing a foothold in the hill country. The conquest of Jericho inspired Israel’s confidence and consigned the people of Canaan to discouragement and despair. Yet everything hinged on Israel’s obedience to God. One man’s sin and its consequences demonstrate how serious was the command to destroy Jericho (see thematic note for Complete Dedication at end of chapter). 7:1 ^c things set apart for the Lord: See Lev 27:28-29 ^d; 1 Sam 15:3 ^e.

• son of Zerah: Achan belonged to a prominent family (Num 26:19-20 ^f) and was a leader or a potential leader, so his actions would be influential.