Joshua 7:11

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

እስራኤላውያን በድለዋል፤ እንዲጠብቁት ያዘዝኳቸውንም ቃል ኪዳን አፍርሰዋል፤ ከተከለከሉት ነገሮች ወስደዋል፤ ሰርቀዋል፤ ከራሳቸው ንብረት ጋር በማቀላቀል አታላዮች ሆነዋል።

What Does This Mean?

This verse is God speaking to Joshua, pointing out that the Israelites have sinned by taking some of the things that were supposed to be destroyed in Jericho. They broke a promise to God and hid these items among their possessions.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game where you promise not to take any candy, but you sneak some into your pocket and hide it. That's what the Israelites did, and God is telling Joshua that they broke their promise and did something wrong.

Historical Background

Joshua 7 was written by Joshua, the leader of the Israelites after Moses. It was written around 1400 BC, shortly after the Israelites entered the Promised Land. The audience was the Israelites who were about to face new battles and challenges.

Living It Out Today

In today's context, imagine a team member secretly taking company resources for personal use, which could affect the team's success. This verse reminds us of the importance of honesty and keeping our promises, especially when it comes to team goals.

Topics

• sin
• promise
• consequences
• faithfulness
• honesty
• disobedience

Related Verses

• Joshua 6:18
• Joshua 7:21
• 2 Chronicles 36:14
• Romans 11:1
• James 1:22

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'accursed thing' refer to in Joshua 7:11?

The 'accursed thing' refers to the items from Jericho that were supposed to be destroyed, but some Israelites secretly took for themselves, violating God's command.

Why did God choose to speak to Joshua about this sin?

Joshua was the leader of the Israelites, and God was informing him of the consequences of the sin so he could take action and restore God's favor among the people.

How did this event affect the Israelites' future battles?

This act of disobedience led to their defeat in the battle of Ai, showing that sin has consequences and can affect the entire community.

What can we learn about integrity from this verse?

We learn that integrity involves keeping our promises and being honest, even when it's hard. Failing to do so can have serious consequences for ourselves and our communities.