Joshua 22:20
French (La Bible expliquée)
Lorsque Akan, descendant de Zéra, commit une faute grave à propos des biens qu'il était interdit de prendre, c'est tout le peuple d'Israël qui subit la colère du Seigneur, vous le savez bien! Et Akan ne fut pas seul à mourir à cause de sa faute! » L'explication donnée par les tribus de l'est permet de retourner la situation et de retrouver l'harmonie entre les deux grands groupes de tribus. L'autel est conçu comme une borne témoin pour rappeler aux tribus de l'ouest que celles de l'est adorent le même Seigneur. Josué est totalement absent de ce récit où l'autorité est incarnée par le prêtre Pinhas.
What Does This Mean?
Joshua is speaking to the tribes of Reuben and Gad, reminding them of the story of Achan, who took from the accursed things at Jericho, causing God's wrath to fall on the whole camp. Joshua warns them that one person's sin can affect the whole community.
Explained for Children
Imagine if one kid in your class brought a forbidden toy to school, and because of that, the whole class got punished. Joshua is telling the tribes that one person's mistake can make everyone suffer, just like Achan did with the gold from Jericho.
Historical Background
Joshua 22 is part of the Book of Joshua, written by Joshua, the leader of the Israelites after Moses. This book details the conquest and division of Canaan. Joshua is addressing the tribes of Reuben and Gad, who have already received their inheritance on the east side of the Jordan.
Living It Out Today
Consider a situation where one team member's mistake causes the whole project to fail. This verse reminds us that our actions can affect others, and we should be mindful of our choices to protect our community.
Topics
sincommunityconsequencesleadershiprepentancediscipline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was Achan's sin?
Achan's sin was taking items from Jericho, which God had ordered to be destroyed as part of the conquest of Canaan.
How did Achan's sin affect the community?
Achan's sin caused the entire Israelite community to suffer God's wrath because they had violated the command to destroy everything in Jericho.
What lesson can we learn from Achan's story?
We learn that individual actions can have broader consequences for the community and that honesty and obedience to God's commands are crucial.
Why did Joshua remind the tribes about Achan?
Joshua reminded the tribes about Achan to warn them that their actions could similarly impact the whole community, urging them to remain faithful and obedient to God.