Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Achan replied, “It is true! I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel. This is what I have done: New Living Translation Achan replied, “It is true! I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel. English Standard Version And Achan answered Joshua, “Truly I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and this is what I did: Berean Standard Bible “It is true,” Achan replied, “I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel. This is what I did: Berean Literal Bible And Achan answered Joshua and said, “Truly I have sinned against YHWH, God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done: King James Bible And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done: New King James Version And Achan answered Joshua and said, “Indeed I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and this is what I have done: New American Standard Bible So Achan answered Joshua and said, “Truly, I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel, and this is what I did: NASB 1995 So Achan answered Joshua and said, “Truly, I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel, and this is what I did: NASB 1977 So Achan answered Joshua and said, “Truly, I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel, and this is what I did: Legacy Standard Bible So Achan answered Joshua and said, “Truly, I have sinned against Yahweh, the God of Israel, and this is what I did: Amplified Bible So Achan answered Joshua and said, “In truth, I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel, and this is what I have done: Berean Annotated Bible “It is true, Achan (troubler) replied (YHWH saves), “I have sinned against the LORD, the God {YHWH Elohe} of Israel (he wrestles with God). This is what I did: Christian Standard Bible Achan replied to Joshua, “It is true. I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel. This is what I did: Holman Christian Standard Bible Achan replied to Joshua, “It is true. I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel. This is what I did: American Standard Version And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Of a truth I have sinned against Jehovah, the God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done: Contemporary English Version "It's true," Achan answered. "I sinned and disobeyed the LORD God of Israel. English Revised Version And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Of a truth I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done: GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Achan answered Joshua, "It's true. I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel. This is what I did: Good News Translation "It's true," Achan answered. "I have sinned against the LORD, Israel's God, and this is what I did. International Standard Version Achan answered Joshua, "It's true. I'm the one who sinned against the LORD God of Israel. NET Bible Achan told Joshua, "It is true. I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel in this way: New Heart English Bible Achan answered Joshua, and said, "I have truly sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel, and this is what I have done. Webster's Bible Translation And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“It is true,” Achan replied, “I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel. This is what I did: World English Bible Achan answered Joshua, and said, “I have truly sinned against Yahweh, the God of Israel, and this is what I have done. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Achan answers Joshua and says, “Truly I have sinned against YHWH, God of Israel, and I have done thus and thus; Berean Literal Bible And Achan answered Joshua and said, “Truly I have sinned against YHWH, God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done: Young's Literal Translation And Achan answereth Joshua, and saith, 'Truly I have sinned against Jehovah, God of Israel, and thus and thus I have done; Smith's Literal Translation And Achan will answer Joshua and will say, Truly, I sinned against Jehovah the God of Israel, and according to this, and according to this I did. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Achan answered Josue, and said to him: Indeed I have sinned against the Lord the God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done. Catholic Public Domain Version And Achan responded to Joshua, and he said to him: “Truly, I have sinned against the Lord, the God of Israel, and I have done one thing and another. New American Bible Achan answered Joshua, “I have indeed sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel. This is what I have done: New Revised Standard Version And Achan answered Joshua, “It is true; I am the one who sinned against the LORD God of Israel. This is what I did: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAchar answered Joshua, and said, Truly I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and this is what I did: Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Akar Answered and said to Yeshua: “Truly I have sinned against LORD JEHOVAH God of Israel, and thus I have done OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Achan answered Joshua, and said: 'Of a truth I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Achar answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the Lord God of Israel: thus and thus have I done: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sin of Achan…19So Joshua said to Achan, “My son, give glory to the LORD, the God of Israel, and make a confession to Him. I urge you to tell me what you have done; do not hide it from me.” 20“It is true,” Achan replied, “I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel. This is what I did: 21When I saw among the spoils a beautiful cloak from Shinar, two hundred shekels of silver, and a bar of gold weighing fifty shekels, I coveted them and took them. They are hidden in the ground inside my tent, with the silver underneath.”… Cross References “It is true,” Proverbs 28:13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. Daniel 9:5 we have sinned and done wrong. We have acted wickedly and rebelled. We have turned away from Your commandments and ordinances. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Achan replied, Numbers 22:34 “I have sinned,” Balaam said to the angel of the LORD, “for I did not realize that you were standing in the road to confront me. And now, if this is displeasing in your sight, I will go back home.” 1 Samuel 15:20 “But I did obey the LORD,” Saul replied. “I went on the mission that the LORD gave me. I brought back Agag king of Amalek and devoted the Amalekites to destruction. Acts 5:8 “Tell me,” said Peter, “is this the price you and your husband got for the land?” “Yes,” she answered, “that is the price.” “I have sinned against the LORD, 2 Samuel 12:13 Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” “The LORD has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die. 1 Samuel 15:24 Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned; I have transgressed the LORD’s commandment and your instructions, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice. Luke 15:18 I will get up and go back to my father and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. the God of Israel. 1 Kings 8:23 and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. 2 Samuel 7:27 For You, O LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, have revealed this to Your servant when You said, ‘I will build a house for you.’ Therefore Your servant has found the courage to offer this prayer to You. 1 Kings 17:1 Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was among the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there will be neither dew nor rain in these years except at my word!” This is what I did: 2 Samuel 24:10 After David had numbered the troops, his conscience was stricken and he said to the LORD, “I have sinned greatly in what I have done. Now, O LORD, I beg You to take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.” 2 Kings 18:14 So Hezekiah king of Judah sent word to the king of Assyria at Lachish, saying, “I have done wrong; withdraw from me, and I will pay whatever you demand from me.” And the king of Assyria exacted from Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold. 1 Samuel 26:21 Then Saul replied, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. I will never harm you again, because today you considered my life precious. I have played the fool and have committed a grave error!” Numbers 32:23 But if you do not do this, you will certainly sin against the LORD—and be assured that your sin will find you out. Treasury of Scripture And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done: Indeed Genesis 42:21 And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us. Exodus 10:16 Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron in haste; and he said, I have sinned against the LORD your God, and against you. 1 Samuel 15:24,30 And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice… Jump to Previous Achan Indeed Israel Joshua Sinned True. Truth WrongJump to Next Achan Indeed Israel Joshua Sinned True. Truth WrongJoshua 7 1. The Israelites are smitten at Ai6. Joshua's complaint 10. God instructs him what to do 16. Achan is taken by the lot 19. His confession 24. He and all he had are destroyed in the valley of Achor “It is true,” Achan's admission begins with an acknowledgment of truth, which is significant in the biblical narrative. Truth is a central theme in Scripture, often associated with God's nature (John 14:6). Achan's confession highlights the importance of truthfulness before God, contrasting with the deceit that led to his sin. Achan replied, “I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel. This is what I did: Persons / Places / Events 1. AchanA member of the tribe of Judah who disobeyed God's command by taking forbidden items from Jericho, leading to Israel's defeat at Ai. 2. Joshua The leader of Israel who succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land. He confronted Achan about his sin. 3. The LORD, the God of Israel The covenant God of Israel, who had given specific instructions regarding the spoils of Jericho. 4. Jericho The first city conquered by the Israelites in the Promised Land, where God commanded that all spoils be devoted to Him. 5. Ai The city where Israel faced defeat due to Achan's sin, highlighting the consequences of disobedience. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinAchan's account reminds us that sin has serious consequences, not just for the individual but for the community. We must take sin seriously and strive to live in obedience to God's commands. The Importance of Confession Achan's confession, though late, shows the necessity of acknowledging our sins before God. Confession is a crucial step in the process of repentance and restoration. God's Holiness and Justice The incident underscores God's holiness and the need for His people to be set apart. God's justice requires that sin be addressed, but His mercy is available through repentance. Community Impact of Personal Sin Achan's sin affected the entire nation of Israel, illustrating how personal sin can have broader implications. We must be mindful of how our actions impact others. The Path to Restoration While Achan faced severe consequences, the broader biblical account shows that God provides a path to restoration through repentance and faith in Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 7:20?2. How does Achan's confession in Joshua 7:20 teach about personal accountability? 3. What can we learn about God's holiness from Achan's actions in Joshua 7:20? 4. How does Joshua 7:20 connect to the commandment against coveting in Exodus 20:17? 5. How can we apply the lesson of hidden sin from Joshua 7:20 today? 6. What steps can we take to avoid Achan's mistake in Joshua 7:20? 7. Why did Achan confess his sin in Joshua 7:20 only after being confronted? 8. How does Achan's sin in Joshua 7:20 affect the entire community? 9. What does Joshua 7:20 reveal about personal responsibility and communal consequences? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 7? 11. Who was Achan in the Bible? 12. Why did Achan's disobedience lead to Israel's defeat? 13. What is the Bible's stance on stoning? 14. What does "lust of the eyes" mean? What Does Joshua 7:20 Mean It is true,Achan opens with a straightforward admission of fact. He no longer tries to hide or excuse what happened. • Genuine confession begins with honesty (Proverbs 28:13; 1 John 1:9). • God desires “truth in the inner being” (Psalm 51:6), and Achan finally meets that demand. • The contrast between secrecy and open acknowledgment shows why Israel’s earlier defeat at Ai (Joshua 7:5) could not be reversed until the lie was exposed. Achan replied, His answer comes only after Joshua’s direct appeal (Joshua 7:19). • Leadership sometimes must confront sin for the sake of the community (Matthew 18:15). • Achan’s response mirrors David’s when Nathan confronted him: “I have sinned” (2 Samuel 12:13). • Unlike Ananias and Sapphira, who doubled down on deception (Acts 5:8-10), Achan finally speaks, revealing the importance of timely confession. I have sinned against the LORD, Achan identifies the true offended party. • Every transgression, even one that harms people, is foremost rebellion against God (Psalm 51:4). • The prodigal son’s confession—“I have sinned against heaven” (Luke 15:18)—echoes the same priority. • Recognizing sin as personal guilt before the LORD leads to repentance rather than mere regret (2 Corinthians 7:10). the God of Israel. By naming the covenant title, Achan acknowledges he violated a holy relationship. • This God had redeemed Israel from Egypt (Exodus 20:2); betrayal is especially grievous within covenant love. • Israel’s later judges period shows what happens when people forget “the LORD, the God of their fathers” (Judges 2:12). • Achan’s words remind the community—and us—that sin endangers collective blessing (Joshua 7:11-12; 1 Corinthians 5:6). This is what I did: Now he details the offense (Joshua 7:21). • Scripture requires specific confession and restitution (Numbers 5:6-7). • Listing the deed drags it “into the light” (John 3:20), breaking sin’s power. • James 5:16 links such openness with healing—spiritual and sometimes communal. summary Joshua 7:20 captures the essential elements of biblical confession: truthful acknowledgment, responsive submission, recognition of sin’s offense against God, awareness of covenant responsibility, and concrete detailing of the wrong. Achan’s words come too late to spare him, yet they illustrate the path every sinner must take—honesty before the LORD, who alone can restore both individual and community when sin is brought into the light. Hebrew “It is true,”אָמְנָ֗ה (’ā·mə·nāh) Adverb Strong's 546: Verily, truly, indeed Achan עָכָ֛ן (‘ā·ḵān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5912: Achan -- an Israelite name replied, וַיַּ֧עַן (way·ya·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6030: To answer, respond “I אָנֹכִ֤י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I have sinned חָטָ֙אתִי֙ (ḥā·ṭā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn against the LORD, לַֽיהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc This וְכָזֹ֥את (wə·ḵā·zōṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, is what I did: עָשִֽׂיתִי׃ (‘ā·śî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make Links Joshua 7:20 NIVJoshua 7:20 NLT Joshua 7:20 ESV Joshua 7:20 NASB Joshua 7:20 KJV Joshua 7:20 BibleApps.com Joshua 7:20 Biblia Paralela Joshua 7:20 Chinese Bible Joshua 7:20 French Bible Joshua 7:20 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 7:20 Achan answered Joshua and said I have (Josh. 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