Jos 7:16-18 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Josh 7:16-18: 7:16-18 Achan might have been singled out by use of the Urim and Thummim, a God-given system of sacred lots. These items remained in the care of the high priest, probably in a bag or a pouch (see Exod 28:30 ; Num 27:21 ). They might have been two different-colored objects, perhaps stones or gems. Inquiries were phrased as “yes” or “no” questions.

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‏ Joshua 7:16-18

Summary for Josh 7:16-18: 7:16-18 ^a Achan might have been singled out by use of the Urim and Thummim, a God-given system of sacred lots. These items remained in the care of the high priest, probably in a bag or a pouch (see Exod 28:30 ^b; Num 27:21 ^c). They might have been two different-colored objects, perhaps stones or gems. Inquiries were phrased as “yes” or “no” questions.