Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent, and there it was, hidden in his tent, with the silver underneath. New Living Translation So Joshua sent some men to make a search. They ran to the tent and found the stolen goods hidden there, just as Achan had said, with the silver buried beneath the rest. English Standard Version So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent; and behold, it was hidden in his tent with the silver underneath. Berean Standard Bible So Joshua sent messengers who ran to the tent, and there it all was, hidden in his tent, with the silver underneath. King James Bible So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran unto the tent; and, behold, it was hid in his tent, and the silver under it. New King James Version So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent; and there it was, hidden in his tent, with the silver under it. New American Standard Bible So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent; and behold, it was hidden in his tent with the silver underneath it. NASB 1995 So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent; and behold, it was concealed in his tent with the silver underneath it. NASB 1977 So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent; and behold, it was concealed in his tent with the silver underneath it. Legacy Standard Bible So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent; and behold, it was concealed in his tent with the silver underneath it. Amplified Bible So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent; and they saw the stolen objects hidden in his tent, with the silver underneath. Christian Standard Bible So Joshua sent messengers who ran to the tent, and there was the cloak, concealed in his tent, with the silver underneath. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Joshua sent messengers who ran to the tent, and there was the cloak, concealed in his tent, with the money underneath. American Standard Version So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran unto the tent; and, behold, it was hid in his tent, and the silver under it. English Revised Version So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran unto the tent; and, behold, it was hid in his tent, and the silver under it. GOD'S WORD® Translation Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent. The loot was buried inside with the silver beneath it. Good News Translation So Joshua sent some men, who ran to the tent and found that the condemned things really were buried there, with the silver at the bottom. International Standard Version So Joshua sent some messengers, who ran to the tent. And there it was, hidden in the tent with the silver underneath. Majority Standard Bible So Joshua sent messengers who ran to the tent, and there it all was, hidden in his tent, with the silver underneath. NET Bible Joshua sent messengers who ran to the tent. The things were hidden right in his tent, with the silver underneath. New Heart English Bible So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent. Look, it was hidden in his tent, with the silver under it. Webster's Bible Translation So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent, and behold, it was hid in his tent, and the silver under it. World English Bible So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent. Behold, it was hidden in his tent, with the silver under it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joshua sends messengers, and they run to the tent, and behold, it is hidden in his tent, and the silver [is] under it; Young's Literal Translation And Joshua sendeth messengers, and they run unto the tent, and lo, it is hidden in his tent, and the silver under it; Smith's Literal Translation And Joshua will send messengers, and they will run to the tent, and behold, the hiding in his tent, and the silver under it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleJosue therefore sent ministers: who running to his tent, found all hidden in the same place, together with the silver. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, Joshua sent ministers, who, running to his tent, discovered everything hidden in the same place, together with the silver. New American Bible Joshua sent messengers and they ran to the tent and there they were, hidden in the tent, with the silver underneath. New Revised Standard Version So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent; and there it was, hidden in his tent with the silver underneath. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to his tent, and, behold, it was hidden in his tent, and the silver under it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yeshua sent men and they ran to his tent, and they saw those things buried in his tent and the silver from beneath them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran unto the tent; and, behold, it was hid in his tent, and the silver under it. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent into the camp; and these things were hidden in his tent, and the silver under them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sin of Achan…21When I saw among the spoils a beautiful cloak from Shinar, two hundred shekels of silver, and a bar of gold weighing fifty shekels, I coveted them and took them. They are hidden in the ground inside my tent, with the silver underneath.” 22So Joshua sent messengers who ran to the tent, and there it all was, hidden in his tent, with the silver underneath. 23They took the things from inside the tent, brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites, and spread them out before the LORD.… Cross References Numbers 32:23 But if you do not do this, you will certainly sin against the LORD—and be assured that your sin will find you out. Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. Luke 12:2-3 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. / What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops. 2 Kings 5:25-27 When Gehazi went in and stood before his master, Elisha asked him, “Gehazi, where have you been?” “Your servant did not go anywhere,” he replied. / But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and maidservants? / Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow. Acts 5:1-11 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. / With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet. / Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? ... 1 Samuel 15:24 Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned; I have transgressed the LORD’s commandment and your instructions, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice. 2 Samuel 12:9-10 Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own. You have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites. / Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.’ Jeremiah 16:17 For My eyes are on all their ways. They are not hidden from My face, and their guilt is not concealed from My eyes. Psalm 90:8 You have set our iniquities before You, our secret sins in the light of Your presence. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. Isaiah 59:12 For our transgressions are multiplied before You, and our sins testify against us. Our transgressions are indeed with us, and we know our iniquities: Treasury of Scripture So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent; and, behold, it was hid in his tent, and the silver under it. Jump to Previous Concealed Hid Hidden Joshua Messengers Quickly Ran Robe Run Secretly Silver Tent UnderneathJump to Next Concealed Hid Hidden Joshua Messengers Quickly Ran Robe Run Secretly Silver Tent UnderneathJoshua 7 1. The Israelites are smitten at Ai6. Joshua's complaint 10. God instructs him what to do 16. Achan is taken by the lot 19. His confession 24. He and all he had are destroyed in the valley of Achor So Joshua sent messengers Joshua, as the leader of Israel, takes decisive action to address the sin in the camp. This reflects his role as a judge and leader, similar to Moses. The sending of messengers indicates the seriousness of the situation and the need for immediate investigation. This action aligns with the biblical principle of confronting sin directly, as seen in Matthew 18:15-17. who ran to the tent and there it all was hidden in his tent with the silver underneath Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of Israel after Moses, tasked with leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. He is a central figure in this account, demonstrating leadership and obedience to God's commands. 2. Messengers Individuals sent by Joshua to verify the truth of Achan's confession. Their role is crucial in uncovering the hidden sin within the Israelite camp. 3. Achan A member of the tribe of Judah who disobeyed God's command by taking forbidden items from Jericho, leading to Israel's defeat at Ai. 4. The Tent Achan's dwelling place where he hid the stolen items. It symbolizes the hidden sin that affects the entire community. 5. The Silver Part of the spoils that Achan took and hid, representing disobedience and the consequences of coveting what God has forbidden. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceAchan's account is a stark reminder that disobedience to God's commands can have severe consequences not only for the individual but for the entire community. The Importance of Confession Hidden sin can lead to greater harm. Confession and repentance are crucial steps in restoring one's relationship with God and the community. Community Responsibility The sin of one member can affect the whole community. This calls for vigilance and mutual accountability among believers. God's Holiness and Justice God's response to Achan's sin underscores His holiness and the seriousness with which He views sin. It serves as a call to live in reverence and obedience. The Role of Leadership Joshua's actions demonstrate the importance of godly leadership in addressing sin and guiding the community back to faithfulness. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Joshuaיְהוֹשֻׁ֙עַ֙ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites sent וַיִּשְׁלַ֤ח (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out messengers מַלְאָכִ֔ים (mal·’ā·ḵîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel who ran וַיָּרֻ֖צוּ (way·yā·ru·ṣū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7323: To run to the tent, הָאֹ֑הֱלָה (hā·’ō·hĕ·lāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 168: A tent and there was [the cloak], וְהִנֵּ֧ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! hidden טְמוּנָ֛ה (ṭə·mū·nāh) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular Strong's 2934: To hide, conceal in his tent, בְּאָהֳל֖וֹ (bə·’ā·ho·lōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 168: A tent with the silver וְהַכֶּ֥סֶף (wə·hak·ke·sep̄) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money underneath. תַּחְתֶּֽיהָ׃ (taḥ·te·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of Links Joshua 7:22 NIVJoshua 7:22 NLT Joshua 7:22 ESV Joshua 7:22 NASB Joshua 7:22 KJV Joshua 7:22 BibleApps.com Joshua 7:22 Biblia Paralela Joshua 7:22 Chinese Bible Joshua 7:22 French Bible Joshua 7:22 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 7:22 So Joshua sent messengers and they ran (Josh. 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