Chapter 7

Ai Defeats the Israelites

1 But Israel was unfaithful concerning the things set apart for the LORD.[1][ The Hebrew term used here refers to the complete consecration of things or people to the LORD, either by destroying them or by giving them as an offering; also in 7:11, 12, 13, 15.] A man named Achan had stolen some of these things, so the LORD was very angry with the Israelites. Achan was the son of Carmi, of the family of Zimri,[2][As in Greek version (see also 1Chr 2:6); Hebrew reads Zabdi. Also in 7:17, 18.] of the clan of Zerah, and of the tribe of Judah.