And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the LORD God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me.
Then Joshua said to Achan, 'My son, please honor the LORD God of Israel and confess to him. Tell me right now what you have done, don't hide anything from me.'
Joshua is lovingly but firmly asking Achan to confess his sin openly before God and tell the truth about what he has done wrong.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, after the Israelites miraculously defeated Jericho, they suffered a surprising defeat at Ai due to Achan's secret sin of taking items that were devoted to God and forbidden for personal use. This violation of God's commands not only brought divine judgment on Achan but also affected the entire community, highlighting the seriousness of individual actions in a covenant relationship. Joshua, as the faithful leader, confronted Achan to encourage confession as a way to restore God's favor and truth.
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