Joshua 7:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they took them out of the midst of the tent, and brought them unto Joshua, and unto all the children of Israel, and laid them out before the LORD.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They took these things out from the tent and brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites, and spread them out before the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The stolen items that Achan had hidden were brought out and displayed before God and all the people as evidence of his disobedience.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs after Israel's defeat at Ai, when Joshua discovered that someone had disobeyed God's command not to take spoils from Jericho. Achan had secretly taken and hidden a beautiful robe, silver, and gold in his tent, violating God's instructions and bringing judgment on the entire nation.

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