Joshua 7:16
New International Version
Early the next morning Joshua had Israel come forward by tribes, and Judah was chosen.

New Living Translation
Early the next morning Joshua brought the tribes of Israel before the LORD, and the tribe of Judah was singled out.

English Standard Version
So Joshua rose early in the morning and brought Israel near tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was taken.

Berean Standard Bible
So Joshua arose early the next morning and had Israel come forward tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was selected.

King James Bible
So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:

New King James Version
So Joshua rose early in the morning and brought Israel by their tribes, and the tribe of Judah was taken.

New American Standard Bible
So Joshua got up early in the morning and brought Israel forward by tribes, and the tribe of Judah was selected.

NASB 1995
So Joshua arose early in the morning and brought Israel near by tribes, and the tribe of Judah was taken.

NASB 1977
So Joshua arose early in the morning and brought Israel near by tribes, and the tribe of Judah was taken.

Legacy Standard Bible
So Joshua arose early in the morning and brought Israel near by tribes, and the tribe of Judah was taken.

Amplified Bible
So Joshua got up early in the morning and had Israel come forward by tribes, and the tribe of Judah was chosen [by lot].

Christian Standard Bible
Joshua got up early the next morning. He had Israel come forward tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was selected.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Joshua got up early the next morning. He had Israel come forward tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was selected.

American Standard Version
So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel near by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:

Contemporary English Version
Joshua got up early the next morning and brought each tribe to the place of worship, where the LORD showed that the Judah tribe was guilty.

English Revised Version
So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel near by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Joshua got up early in the morning. He had Israel come forward by tribes. The tribe of Judah was selected.

Good News Translation
Early the next morning Joshua brought Israel forward, tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was picked out.

International Standard Version
So Joshua got up early that morning, brought Israel near tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was selected.

Majority Standard Bible
So Joshua arose early the next morning and had Israel come forward tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was selected.

NET Bible
Bright and early the next morning Joshua made Israel approach in tribal order and the tribe of Judah was selected.

New Heart English Bible
So Joshua rose up early in the morning and brought Israel near by their tribes. The tribe of Judah was selected.

Webster's Bible Translation
So Joshua rose early in the morning, and brought Israel by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:

World English Bible
So Joshua rose up early in the morning and brought Israel near by their tribes. The tribe of Judah was selected.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Joshua rises early in the morning, and brings Israel near by its tribes, and the tribe of Judah is captured;

Young's Literal Translation
And Joshua riseth early in the morning, and bringeth Israel near by its tribes, and the tribe of Judah is captured;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Joshua will rise early in the morning, and he will bring Israel near according to his tribes; and he will take the tribe of Judah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Josue, therefore, when he rose in the morning, made Israel to come by their tribes, and the tribe of Juda was found,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so Joshua, rising in the morning, brought forth Israel by their tribes, and the tribe of Judah was found.

New American Bible
Early the next morning Joshua had Israel come forward by tribes, and the tribe of Judah was designated.

New Revised Standard Version
So Joshua rose early in the morning, and brought Israel near tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was taken.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought forward Israel by tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yeshua arose early at dawn and he approached Israel, to the tribes, and the tribe of Yehuda was taken
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel near by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Joshua rose up early, and brought the people by their tribes; and the tribe of Juda was pointed out.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sin of Achan
16So Joshua arose early the next morning and had Israel come forward tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was selected. 17He had the clans of Judah come forward, and the clan of the Zerahites was selected. He had the clan of the Zerahites come forward, and the family of Zabdi was selected.…

Cross References
1 Samuel 14:41-42
So Saul said to the LORD, the God of Israel, “Why have You not answered Your servant this day? If the fault is with me or my son Jonathan, respond with Urim, but if the fault is with the men of Israel, respond with Thummim.” And Jonathan and Saul were selected, but the people were cleared of the charge. / Then Saul said, “Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan.” And Jonathan was selected.

1 Samuel 10:20-21
Thus Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected. / Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him.

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.

1 Chronicles 24:5-6
Thus they were divided by lot, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s descendants. / The scribe, Shemaiah son of Nethanel, a Levite, recorded their names in the presence of the king and of the officers: Zadok the priest, Ahimelech son of Abiathar, and the heads of families of the priests and the Levites—one family being taken from Eleazar, and then one from Ithamar.

Proverbs 16:33
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

Acts 1:24-26
And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen / to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.” / Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias. So he was added to the eleven apostles.

Jonah 1:7
“Come!” said the sailors to one another. “Let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity that is upon us.” So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.

1 Samuel 2:3
Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed.

1 Corinthians 14:33
For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.

1 Corinthians 5:1-5
It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife. / And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have been stricken with grief and have removed from your fellowship the man who did this? / Although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present. ...

1 Corinthians 11:31-32
Now if we judged ourselves properly, we would not come under judgment. / But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.

Hebrews 4:13
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

1 Peter 4:17
For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?

Revelation 2:5
Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.

Revelation 3:19
Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.


Treasury of Scripture

So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:

rose up

Joshua 3:1
And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over.

Genesis 22:3
And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.

Psalm 119:60
I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.

and brought

Joshua 7:14
In the morning therefore ye shall be brought according to your tribes: and it shall be, that the tribe which the LORD taketh shall come according to the families thereof; and the family which the LORD shall take shall come by households; and the household which the LORD shall take shall come man by man.

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10. God instructs him what to do
16. Achan is taken by the lot
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So Joshua arose early the next morning
The phrase "arose early" is significant in the Hebrew context, often indicating a sense of urgency and diligence. The Hebrew word used here is "שָׁכַם" (shakam), which implies a proactive and determined action. Joshua's early rising reflects his commitment to addressing the sin in the camp, demonstrating leadership and obedience to God's command. This action sets a tone of seriousness and responsibility, reminding us of the importance of addressing sin promptly and with resolve.

and had Israel come forward tribe by tribe
The process of bringing Israel "tribe by tribe" underscores the methodical and orderly approach Joshua took in seeking out the transgressor. This reflects the judicial and communal nature of Israelite society, where matters were often resolved in a structured manner. The Hebrew word for "tribe" is "שֵׁבֶט" (shevet), which can also mean "staff" or "scepter," symbolizing authority and identity. This process highlights the collective responsibility of the community in dealing with sin and the importance of maintaining purity within the people of God.

and the tribe of Judah was selected
The selection of the tribe of Judah is significant both historically and theologically. Judah, meaning "praise" in Hebrew, was a prominent tribe, from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ would descend. The Hebrew word for "selected" is "לָכַד" (lakad), meaning "to capture" or "to seize," indicating a divine choice or revelation. This selection process reveals God's sovereign hand in identifying the source of sin, emphasizing His omniscience and justice. It serves as a reminder that God sees all and will bring hidden sins to light, urging believers to live transparently and righteously before Him.

Verse 16. - The family of Judah. The expression מִשְׁפַתַת is remarkable. Many commentators would read מִשְׁפְחֹת, not without some MSS. authority. Keil objects that the Chaldee and Syriac have the singular. But the LXX. has κατὰ δήμους, and the Vulgate juxta familias. On the whole it seems more probable that as מִשְׁפַחַת occurs twice in this passage, it has been so pointed where the same letters occur for the third time, than that, with Peele, it means tribe (so also Gesenius and Winer); or that, as others suggest, it is used for omnes or singulas genres. See, however, Judges 13:2, where it is unquestionably used in the sense of tribe.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Joshua
יְהוֹשֻׁ֙עַ֙ (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

arose early
וַיַּשְׁכֵּ֤ם (way·yaš·kêm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7925: To load up, to start early in the morning

the next morning
בַּבֹּ֔קֶר (bab·bō·qer)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning

and had Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

come forward
וַיַּקְרֵ֥ב (way·yaq·rêḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7126: To come near, approach

tribe by tribe,
לִשְׁבָטָ֑יו (liš·ḇā·ṭāw)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe

and the tribe
שֵׁ֥בֶט (šê·ḇeṭ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe

of Judah
יְהוּדָֽה׃ (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

was selected.
וַיִּלָּכֵ֖ד (way·yil·lā·ḵêḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere


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