Tag Archives: Joshua 7

valley of cutting off

valley of cutting off Joshua 7:22-26 (JDV) Joshua 7:22 So Joshua sent messengers who ran to the tent, and there was the cloak, concealed in his tent, with the silver underneath. Joshua 7:23 They took the things from inside the … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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missions and the valley of trouble

Joshua 7 Joshua assumed that all he had to do was follow the same game plan that had led to success at Jericho.  He sent out spies, they sent back a favorable report. He commissioned the attack. Then it all … Continue reading

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