KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The son of Carmi was Achar, who brought trouble to Israel because he disobeyed God by taking things that were supposed to be destroyed.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse identifies Achar as someone who caused serious problems for Israel by disobeying God's clear commands about forbidden items.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to Achan (called Achar here), who during Joshua's conquest of Jericho took gold, silver, and clothing that God had commanded to be completely destroyed. His disobedience led to Israel's defeat at Ai and required his punishment before God would give them victory again. The genealogy reminds readers that individual sin can have devastating consequences for the entire community.
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