Jump to: Hitchcock's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms • Resources Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary AchorATS Bible Dictionary AchorTrouble, a valley north of Jericho; so called, perhaps, from the troubles occasioned by the sin of Achan, who was here put to death, Joshua 7:26. The prophets allude to it with promises of hope and joy in the gospel era, Isaiah 65:10; Hosea 2:15. Easton's Bible Dictionary Trouble, a valley near Jericho, so called in consequence of the trouble which the sin of Achan caused Israel (Joshua 7:24, 26). The expression "valley of Achor" probably became proverbial for that which caused trouble, and when Isaiah (Isaiah 65:10) refers to it he uses it in this sense: "The valley of Achor, a place for herds to lie down in;" i.e., that which had been a source of calamity would become a source of blessing. Hosea also (Hosea 2:15) uses the expression in the same sense: "The valley of Achor for a door of hope;" i.e., trouble would be turned into joy, despair into hope. This valley has been identified with the Wady Kelt. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia ACHORa'-kor (`akhor, "trouble," the idea of the word being that of trouble which is serious and extreme. See ACHAN): The place where Achan was executed in the time of Joshua (Joshua 7:24, 26). In all the five places where it is mentioned it is described as the `emek, the arable valley of Achor. There is no ground in the record for the current idea that it must have been a locality with horrid and dismal physical features. It was on a higher level than the camp of Israel in the Jordan valley, and on a lower level than Debir-a different Debir from that of Joshua 15:15. In a general way, as indicated by the points mentioned in the border of Judah, it was north of Betharabah, and south of Debir (Joshua 7:24; Joshua 15:7). Many identify it with the Wady Kelt which descends through a deep ravine from the Judean hills and runs between steep banks south of the modern Jericho to Jordan, the stream after rams becoming a foaming torrent. Possibly the name may have been applied to a region of considerable extent. In Isaiah 65:10 it is a region on the east side of the mountain ridge which is in some sense balanced with Sharon on the west side. By implication the thing depicted seems to be these rich agricultural localities so far recovered from desolation as to be good grounds for cattle and sheep. Hosea recognizes the comforting aspect of the dreadful affair in the valley of Achor; it was a doorway of hope to pardoned Israel (Hosea 2:15 (17)), and he hopes for like acceptance for the Israel of his own day. Strong's Hebrew 268. achor -- the hind side, back part... 267, 268. achor. 269 . the hind side, back part. Transliteration: achor Phonetic Spelling: (aw-khore') Short Definition: back. ... 267, 268. achor. 269 . ... /hebrew/268.htm - 6k 5911. Akor -- "disturbance," a valley on the border of Judah 322. achorannith -- backwards Library The Valley of Achor The Testament of Judah Concerning Fortitude, and Love of Money ... The Fourth vision "On Earth" Receiving and Rejecting. The Worst Things Work for Good to the Godly Restraining Prayer: is it Sin? The Omnipotent Summons. "I Know, O Lord, that Thy Judgments are Right, and that Thou in ... Christ is King of Israel, and Christians are the Israelitic Race. Book 5 Footnotes Thesaurus Achor (5 Occurrences)... The expression "valley of Achor" probably became proverbial for that which caused trouble, and when Isaiah (Isaiah 65:10) refers to it he uses it in this sense ... /a/achor.htm - 11k Achan (7 Occurrences) Debir (12 Occurrences) Mass (65 Occurrences) Gilgal (39 Occurrences) Northward (41 Occurrences) Outgoings (21 Occurrences) Jericho (59 Occurrences) Gorge (19 Occurrences) Grass-land (9 Occurrences) Resources What is the significance of the Valley of Achor in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the significance of Lo Debar in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What is the Valley of Baca in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Achor (5 Occurrences)Joshua 7:24 Joshua 7:26 Joshua 15:7 Isaiah 65:10 Hosea 2:15 Subtopics Related Terms Couching-place (3 Occurrences) |