Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary
Joshua 7 - Introduction
A.M. 2553. B.C. 1451.
We have here the sin of Achan in taking the accursed thing, Joshua 7:1. The defeat of Israel before Ai, Joshua 7:2. Joshua's humiliation and prayer, Joshua 7:6. God's directions to him, Joshua 7:10. The discovery, conviction, and execution of the criminal, Joshua 7:16.