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What did Achan do that made God angry?
Achan took forbidden things from Jericho and hid them in his tent.
Why did the Israelites lose the battle against Ai?
Because Achan had sinned by taking forbidden things, and God was not with them.
What tribe was chosen as guilty?
The tribe of Judah.
How did Joshua and the Israelites confirm Achan’s sin?
They went to his tent and dug up the stolen items.
Who became the ultimate sacrifice for our sins in the New Testament?
Jesus Christ "
What city did the Israelites try to attack after Jericho?
Ai
How did Joshua react to the defeat?
He tore his clothes, fell to the ground, and prayed to God.
What family was chosen from the tribe of Judah?
The family of Zerah.
Where did they take Achan after he was caught?
To the Valley of Achor.
How did God feel after Achan was punished?
His anger was gone, and He was with Israel again.
How many Israelite men were sent to fight Ai?
About 3,000 men
What did Joshua ask God?
He asked why they had lost the battle and if God had abandoned them.
Who was found guilty of stealing?
Achan.
What was Achan’s punishment?
He and his family were stoned to death and then burned.
What lesson can we learn from Achan’s story?
That disobedience has serious consequences, and sin affects more than just one person.
What happened to the Israelites when they attacked Ai?
They were defeated and ran away
What did God tell Joshua?
That someone had sinned by taking things that were supposed to be destroyed
What did Achan steal?
A beautiful robe from Babylon, 200 shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold.
Why was Achan’s family also punished?
They likely knew about his sin and did not stop him.
What should we do if we sin?
Confess our sins to God, ask for forgiveness, and make things right.
How many Israelites died in the battle against Ai?
Thirty-six men died.
How was the guilty person found?
God told Joshua to bring the tribes, families, and individuals forward, and He would reveal who was guilty.
Where did Achan hide the stolen things?
He buried them in the ground inside his tent.
What did the Israelites do after punishing Achan?
They made a pile of stones over his body as a reminder not to disobey God
What happened to Israel after Achan was punished?
They were able to defeat Ai because God was with them again.