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Joshua 7 · Grade 3

Sin in the Camp

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Read the Story

Achan of the tribe of Judah took some of the devoted things from Jericho. Then Joshua sent men to Ai. The spies said only two or three thousand were needed. But Israel fled before the men of Ai, and the hearts of the people melted.

Joshua tore his clothes and fell on his face before the ark until evening. Yahweh said, Get up! Israel has sinned. They had taken devoted things and hidden them among their own stuff. Israel could not stand before their enemies until the devoted thing was taken away.

In the morning the tribes came near, and Achan was taken. Joshua said, My son, please give glory to Yahweh. Achan confessed. He had seen a beautiful Babylonian robe, silver, and a wedge of gold. He coveted them and hid them in the ground in his tent. Achan was punished, and the place was called the valley of Achor.

Memory Verse

Joshua said to Achan, “My son, please give glory to Yahweh, the God of Israel, and make confession to him. Tell me now what you have done! Don’t hide it from me!”

Joshua 7:19 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. What tribe was Achan from?

  2. How many men did the spies say were needed for Ai?

  3. Where did Joshua lie on his face until evening?

  4. What three things did Achan take?

  5. What was the place called?

Achan's Sin

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for forgiving me when I confess. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How did Joshua talk to Achan?
  • Why is it better to tell the truth?

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