Achan in Wikipedia
(pronounced /ˈeɪkæn/) (Hebrew: עכן), also called Achar, is a
figure mentioned by the Book of Joshua in connection with the
fall of Jericho and conquest of Ai.
According to the narrative of the text, Achan pillaged an
ingot of gold, a quantity of silver, and a costly garment,
from Jericho; the text states "But all the silver, and gold,
and vessels of brass and iron, are consecrated unto the Lord:
they shall come into the treasury of the Lord." The Book of
Joshua claims that this act resulted in the Israelites being
collectively punished by God, in that they failed in their
first attempt to capture Ai, with 36 Israelite lives lost. The
Israelites use cleromancy to decide who was to blame, and
having identified Achan, stoned him to death, as well as his
sheep, other livestock, and, according to many
interpretations, his wife and children. Their remains were
burnt by the Israelites, according to the text, and stones
piled on top...
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