Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
the shame of selfishness
the shame of selfishness Joshua 7:16-21 (JDV) Joshua 7:16 Joshua got up early the next morning. He had Israel come forward tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was selected. Joshua 7:17 He had the clans of Judah come … Continue reading
loser lottery
loser lottery Joshua 7:14-15 (JDV) Joshua 7:14 In the morning, present yourselves tribe by tribe. The tribe Yahveh selects is to come forward clan by clan. The clan Yahveh selects is to come forward family by family. The family Yahveh … Continue reading
disabled warfare
disabled warfare Joshua 7:12-13 (JDV) Joshua 7:12 This is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies. They will turn their backs and run from their enemies, because they have been set apart for destruction. I will no longer be … Continue reading
standing up against sin
standing up against sin Joshua 7:10-11 (JDV) Joshua 7:10 Yahveh then said to Joshua, “Stand up! Why have you fallen facedown? Joshua 7:11 Israel has failed. They have violated my covenant that I appointed for them. They have taken some … Continue reading
first reaction
first reaction Joshua 7:6-9 (JDV) Joshua 7:6 Then Joshua tore his clothes and fell facedown to the ground before the ark of Yahveh until evening, as did the elders of Israel; they all put dust on their heads. Joshua 7:7 … Continue reading
each link is important
each link is important Joshua 7:4-5 (JDV) Joshua 7:4 So about three thousand men went up there, but they fled from the men of Ai. Joshua 7:5 The men of Ai struck down about thirty-six of them and chased them … Continue reading
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the only number that matters
the only number that matters Joshua 7:1-3 (JDV) Joshua 7:1 The Israelites, however, were unfaithful regarding the things set apart for destruction. Achan son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of … Continue reading
leaving the rubble alone
leaving the rubble alone Joshua 6:26 -27 (JDV) Joshua 6:26 At that time Joshua imposed this curse: The man who undertakes the rebuilding of this city, Jericho, is cursed before Yahveh. He will lay its foundation at the cost of … Continue reading
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spared
spared Joshua 6:20-25 (JDV) Joshua 6:20 So the troops yelled, and the trumpets sounded. When they heard the blast of the trumpet, the troops gave a great yell, and the wall collapsed. The troops advanced into the city, each man … Continue reading
dedicated or destroyed
dedicated or destroyed Joshua 6:15-19 (JDV) Joshua 6:15 Early on the seventh day, they started at dawn and marched around the city seven times in the same way. That was the only day they marched around the city seven times. … Continue reading
