And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed.
The son of Carmi was Achar, who brought trouble to Israel because he disobeyed God by taking things that were supposed to be destroyed.
This verse identifies Achar as someone who caused serious problems for Israel by disobeying God's clear commands about forbidden items.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, the author is compiling detailed genealogies of Israel's tribes to preserve their history and identity after the Babylonian exile. Achar, also known as Achan from the book of Joshua, was a descendant of Judah who lived during the conquest of Canaan and caused trouble by disobeying God's command not to take devoted items from Jericho. This act led to Israel's defeat at Ai and serves as a cautionary note in the genealogy, highlighting the serious consequences of individual sin within the community.
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