Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They took the things from the tent, brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites and spread them out before the LORD. New Living Translation They took the things from the tent and brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites. Then they laid them on the ground in the presence of the LORD. English Standard Version And they took them out of the tent and brought them to Joshua and to all the people of Israel. And they laid them down before the LORD. Berean Standard Bible They took the things from inside the tent, brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites, and spread them out before the LORD. Berean Literal Bible And they took them from the midst of the tent and brought them to Joshua and to all the sons of Israel, and poured them out before the face of YHWH. King James Bible And they took them out of the midst of the tent, and brought them unto Joshua, and unto all the children of Israel, and laid them out before the LORD. New King James Version And they took them from the midst of the tent, brought them to Joshua and to all the children of Israel, and laid them out before the LORD. New American Standard Bible So they took them from inside the tent and brought them to Joshua and to all the sons of Israel; and they laid them out before the LORD. NASB 1995 They took them from inside the tent and brought them to Joshua and to all the sons of Israel, and they poured them out before the LORD. NASB 1977 And they took them from inside the tent and brought them to Joshua and to all the sons of Israel, and they poured them out before the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible And they took them from inside the tent and brought them to Joshua and to all the sons of Israel, and they poured them out before Yahweh. Amplified Bible And they took them from the tent and brought them to Joshua and to all the sons of Israel, and spread them out before the LORD. Berean Annotated Bible They took the things from inside the tent, brought them to Joshua (YHWH saves) and all the Israelites (God prevails), and spread them out before the LORD {YHWH}. Christian Standard Bible They took the things from inside the tent, brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites, and spread them out in the LORD’s presence. Holman Christian Standard Bible They took the things from inside the tent, brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites, and spread them out in the LORD’s presence. American Standard Version And they took them from the midst of the tent, and brought them unto Joshua, and unto all the children of Israel; and they laid them down before Jehovah. Contemporary English Version They brought them back and put them in front of the sacred chest, so Joshua and the rest of the Israelites could see them. English Revised Version And they took them from the midst of the tent, and brought them unto Joshua, and unto all the children of Israel; and they laid them down before the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation They took the loot from the tent and brought it to Joshua and all the people of Israel. Then they laid it out in the presence of the LORD. Good News Translation They brought them out of the tent, took them to Joshua and all the Israelites, and laid them down in the presence of the LORD. International Standard Version They took the things from the tent that had been turned over to destruction, brought them to Joshua and all of the Israelis, and laid them out in the presence of the LORD. NET Bible They took it all from the middle of the tent, brought it to Joshua and all the Israelites, and placed it before the LORD. New Heart English Bible They took them from the middle of the tent, and brought them to Joshua and to all the children of Israel. They laid them down before the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation And they took them from the midst of the tent, and brought them to Joshua, and to all the children of Israel, and laid them out before the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThey took the things from inside the tent, brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites, and spread them out before the LORD. World English Bible They took them from the middle of the tent, and brought them to Joshua and to all the children of Israel. They laid them down before Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they take them out of the midst of the tent, and bring them to Joshua, and to all the sons of Israel, and pour them out before YHWH. Berean Literal Bible And they took them from the midst of the tent and brought them to Joshua and to all the sons of Israel, and poured them out before the face of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation and they take them out of the midst of the tent, and bring them in unto Joshua, and unto all the sons of Israel, and pour them out before Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And they will take them from the midst of the tent and will bring them to Joshua, and to all the sons of Israel, and they will pour them out before Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd taking them away out of the tent, they brought them to Josue, and to all the children of Israel, and threw them down before the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And taking these from the tent, they brought them to Joshua, and to all the sons of Israel, and they cast them down before the Lord. New American Bible They took them from the tent, brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites, and spread them out before the LORD. New Revised Standard Version They took them out of the tent and brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites; and they spread them out before the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they took them out of his tent, and brought them to Joshua and to all the people of Israel, and laid them out before the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they took them from his tent and they brought them to Yeshua and to all Israel and laid them before LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they took them from the midst of the tent, and brought them unto Joshua, and unto all the children of Israel; and they laid them down before the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they brought them out of the tent, and brought them to Joshua and the elders of Israel, and they laid them before the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sin of Achan…22So Joshua sent messengers who ran to the tent, and there it all was, hidden in his tent, with the silver underneath. 23They took the things from inside the tent, brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites, and spread them out before the LORD. 24Then Joshua, together with all Israel, took Achan son of Zerah, the silver, the cloak, the bar of gold, his sons and daughters, his oxen and donkeys and sheep, his tent, and everything else he owned, and brought them to the Valley of Achor.… Cross References They took the things from inside the tent, Genesis 31:33-35 So Laban went into Jacob’s tent, then Leah’s tent, and then the tents of the two maidservants, but he found nothing. Then he left Leah’s tent and entered Rachel’s tent. / Now Rachel had taken Laban’s household idols, put them in the saddlebag of her camel, and was sitting on them. And Laban searched everything in the tent but found nothing. / Rachel said to her father, “Sir, do not be angry that I cannot stand up before you; for I am having my period.” So Laban searched but could not find the household idols. 2 Kings 7:8-10 When the lepers reached the edge of the camp, they went into a tent to eat and drink. Then they carried off the silver, gold, and clothing, and went and hid them. On returning, they entered another tent, carried off some items from there, and hid them. / Finally, they said to one another, “We are not doing what is right. Today is a day of good news. If we are silent and wait until morning light, our sin will overtake us. Now, therefore, let us go and tell the king’s household.” / So they went and called out to the gatekeepers of the city, saying, “We went to the Aramean camp and no one was there—not a trace—only tethered horses and donkeys, and the tents were intact.” Luke 12:2-3 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. / What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops. brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites, Numbers 15:32-36 While the Israelites were in the wilderness, a man was found gathering wood on the Sabbath day. / Those who found the man gathering wood brought him to Moses, Aaron, and the whole congregation, / and because it had not been declared what should be done to him, they placed him in custody. … Leviticus 24:10-16 Now the son of an Israelite mother and an Egyptian father went out among the Israelites, and a fight broke out in the camp between him and an Israelite. / The son of the Israelite woman blasphemed the Name with a curse. So they brought him to Moses. (His mother’s name was Shelomith daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan.) / They placed him in custody until the will of the LORD should be made clear to them. … Deuteronomy 17:8-13 If a case is too difficult for you to judge, whether the controversy within your gates is regarding bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults, you must go up to the place the LORD your God will choose. / You are to go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who presides at that time. Inquire of them, and they will give you a verdict in the case. / You must abide by the verdict they give you at the place the LORD will choose. Be careful to do everything they instruct you, … and spread them out before the LORD. Leviticus 24:5-9 You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf, / and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. … Numbers 17:7-10 Then Moses placed the staffs before the LORD in the Tent of the Testimony. / The next day Moses entered the Tent of the Testimony and saw that Aaron’s staff, representing the house of Levi, had sprouted, put forth buds, blossomed, and produced almonds. / Then Moses brought out all the staffs from the LORD’s presence to all the Israelites. They saw them, and each man took his own staff. … Exodus 16:32-34 Moses said, “This is what the LORD has commanded: ‘Keep an omer of manna for the generations to come, so that they may see the bread I fed you in the wilderness when I brought you out of the land of Egypt.’” / So Moses told Aaron, “Take a jar and fill it with an omer of manna. Then place it before the LORD to be preserved for the generations to come.” / And Aaron placed it in front of the Testimony, to be preserved just as the LORD had commanded Moses. 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. Deuteronomy 13:17 Nothing devoted to destruction shall cling to your hands, so that the LORD will turn from His fierce anger, grant you mercy, show you compassion, and multiply you as He swore to your fathers, 1 Samuel 14:38-39 Therefore Saul said, “Come here, all you leaders of the troops, and let us investigate how this sin has occurred today. / As surely as the LORD who saves Israel lives, even if it is my son Jonathan, he must die!” But not one of the troops said a word. 2 Kings 5:25-27 When Gehazi went in and stood before his master, Elisha asked him, “Gehazi, where have you been?” “Your servant did not go anywhere,” he replied. / But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and maidservants? / Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow. 2 Kings 22:13 “Go and inquire of the LORD for me, for the people, and for all Judah concerning the words in this book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD that burns against us because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book by doing all that is written about us.” 2 Chronicles 34:21 “Go and inquire of the LORD for me and for those remaining in Israel and Judah concerning the words in the book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD that has been poured out on us because our fathers have not kept the word of the LORD by doing all that is written in this book.” Proverbs 15:27 He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live. Treasury of Scripture And they took them out of the middle of the tent, and brought them to Joshua, and to all the children of Israel, and laid them out before the LORD. laid them out [heb] poured Jump to Previous Children Inside Israel Israelites Joshua Laid Middle Midst Pour Poured Spread TentJump to Next Children Inside Israel Israelites Joshua Laid Middle Midst Pour Poured Spread TentJoshua 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 They took the things from inside the tent This phrase refers to the items that Achan had taken from Jericho, which were under the ban (herem). The act of taking these items was a direct violation of God's command in Joshua 6:18-19. The items included a beautiful robe, silver, and a bar of gold. This act of disobedience highlights the seriousness of sin and its consequences for the community. The tent represents Achan's household, and the hidden items symbolize hidden sin that must be exposed and dealt with. brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites and spread them out before the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of Israel after Moses, tasked with leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. He is a central figure in this account, overseeing the process of dealing with Achan's sin. 2. Achan An Israelite who disobeyed God's command by taking forbidden items from Jericho, leading to Israel's defeat at Ai. His actions are the focus of this chapter. 3. The Israelites The people of God, who are affected by Achan's sin and are involved in the process of uncovering and addressing it. 4. The Tent Achan's tent, where the stolen items were hidden. It represents the concealment of sin and the need for exposure and confession. 5. The LORD The covenant God of Israel, before whom the stolen items are spread out, signifying the need for divine justice and holiness. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinSin, even when hidden, affects the entire community. Achan's sin led to Israel's defeat, showing that personal sin can have corporate consequences. The Necessity of Confession Bringing hidden sins to light is crucial. Just as the stolen items were spread out before the LORD, we must confess our sins openly to God. God's Holiness and Justice God demands holiness from His people. The exposure of Achan's sin underscores the importance of living in obedience to God's commands. Community Accountability The involvement of all Israel in addressing Achan's sin highlights the role of community in maintaining holiness and accountability. The Path to Restoration While sin has consequences, confession and repentance are the first steps toward restoration and renewed fellowship with God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 7:23?2. How does Joshua 7:23 demonstrate the consequences of hidden sin within a community? 3. What can we learn about God's justice from Joshua 7:23? 4. How does Joshua 7:23 connect to the commandment against coveting? 5. How should we address sin in our lives, inspired by Joshua 7:23? 6. What steps can we take to ensure transparency and accountability in our church? 7. How does Joshua 7:23 demonstrate God's justice and mercy? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Joshua 7:23? 9. How does Joshua 7:23 relate to the theme of obedience in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 7? 11. Did Joshua and the Israelites capture Jerusalem? Yes (Joshua 10:23, 40) No (Joshua 15:63) 12. In Joshua 23:9, what archaeological evidence supports or contradicts the claim that large nations were driven out swiftly by the Israelites? 13. Joshua 24:12 - How does the account of God sending 'the hornet' align with historical or natural evidence of plagues or insects driving out inhabitants? 14. What does the Bible mention about hornets? What Does Joshua 7:23 Mean They took the things from inside the tent– After Achan’s secret sin was exposed, the men of Joshua’s delegation physically removed the stolen “devoted things” from his tent (Joshua 7:20-22). – This action demonstrates that hidden disobedience must be fully uncovered before restoration can begin (Numbers 32:23; Proverbs 28:13). – The items—silver, gold, and a beautiful Babylonian robe—had been set apart for God alone (Joshua 6:18-19). Removing them underscores the literal seriousness of violating God’s clear command. Brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites – By carrying the contraband to the nation’s leader and the gathered people, the community acknowledges collective responsibility (Deuteronomy 21:21; 1 Corinthians 5:6-13). – Joshua, as God’s appointed shepherd, oversees the process, illustrating proper spiritual authority and accountability (Hebrews 13:17; Exodus 18:19-20). – The entire congregation witnesses the evidence, reminding believers that concealed sin harms the whole body (Joshua 7:11-12; 1 Corinthians 12:26). And spread them out before the LORD – Laying the items out in the open spotlights complete transparency before God, who “sees all things” (Hebrews 4:13; Psalm 139:1-4). – This public display invites divine judgment and also divine mercy once justice is satisfied (1 Chronicles 29:17; Psalm 51:6-7). – The scene foreshadows New Testament confession, where sins are brought into the light so fellowship may be restored (1 John 1:7-9; Acts 19:18-19). summary Joshua 7:23 pictures the thorough exposure of sin: the stolen goods are retrieved, presented to godly leadership, and laid bare before the Lord. The verse reminds readers that hidden disobedience must be brought into the open, confronted within the covenant community, and surrendered to God’s scrutiny so that His righteous order and blessing can return. (23) And laid them out before the Lord.--The silver and the gold, by His order, should have been brought into His treasury (Joshua 6:19). The spoils of Canaan might have been consecrated as holiness to Jehovah. But in this instance the spoil of Jericho had become the sin of Israel, and it must therefore be no longer preserved, but consumed.Verse 23. - Laid them out before the Lord. This shows the directly religious nature of the proceeding. God had directed the lot, the offender was discovered, and now the devoted things are solemnly laid out one by one (for so the Hebrew seems to imply, though in 2 Samuel 15:24 it has the sense of planting firmly, as molten matter hardens and becomes fixed) before Him whose they are, as a confession of sin, and also as an act of restitution.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They took the thingsוַיִּקָּחוּם֙ (way·yiq·qā·ḥūm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural Strong's 3947: To take from inside מִתּ֣וֹךְ (mit·tō·wḵ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre the tent, הָאֹ֔הֶל (hā·’ō·hel) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 168: A tent brought וַיְבִאוּם֙ (way·ḇi·’ūm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go them to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Joshua יְהוֹשֻׁ֔עַ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the Israelites, בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son and spread them out וַיַּצִּקֻ֖ם (way·yaṣ·ṣi·qum) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural Strong's 3332: To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard before לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Joshua 7:23 NIVJoshua 7:23 NLT Joshua 7:23 ESV Joshua 7:23 NASB Joshua 7:23 KJV Joshua 7:23 BibleApps.com Joshua 7:23 Biblia Paralela Joshua 7:23 Chinese Bible Joshua 7:23 French Bible Joshua 7:23 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 7:23 They took them from the middle (Josh. 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