Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The clans of Judah came forward, and the Zerahites were chosen. He had the clan of the Zerahites come forward by families, and Zimri was chosen. New Living Translation Then the clans of Judah came forward, and the clan of Zerah was singled out. Then the families of Zerah came forward, and the family of Zimri was singled out. English Standard Version And he brought near the clans of Judah, and the clan of the Zerahites was taken. And he brought near the clan of the Zerahites man by man, and Zabdi was taken. Berean Standard Bible He 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. King James Bible And he brought the family of Judah; and he took the family of the Zarhites: and he brought the family of the Zarhites man by man; and Zabdi was taken: New King James Version He brought the clan of Judah, and he took the family of the Zarhites; and he brought the family of the Zarhites man by man, and Zabdi was taken. New American Standard Bible So he brought the family of Judah forward, and he selected the family of the Zerahites; then he brought the family of the Zerahites forward man by man, and Zabdi was selected. NASB 1995 He brought the family of Judah near, and he took the family of the Zerahites; and he brought the family of the Zerahites near man by man, and Zabdi was taken. NASB 1977 And he brought the family of Judah near, and he took the family of the Zerahites; and he brought the family of the Zerahites near man by man, and Zabdi was taken. Legacy Standard Bible And he brought the family of Judah near, and he took the family of the Zerahites; and he brought the family of the Zerahites near man by man, and Zabdi was taken. Amplified Bible He had the families of Judah come forward, and the family of the Zerahites was chosen; and he had the family of the Zerahites come forward man by man, and Zabdi was chosen. Christian Standard Bible He had the clans of Judah come forward, and the Zerahite clan was selected. He had the Zerahite clan come forward by heads of families, and Zabdi was selected. Holman Christian Standard Bible He had the clans of Judah come forward, and the Zerahite clan was selected. He had the Zerahite clan come forward by heads of families, and Zabdi was selected. American Standard Version and he brought near the family of Judah; and he took the family of the Zerahites: and he brought near the family of the Zerahites man by man; and Zabdi was taken: Contemporary English Version Then Joshua brought the clans of Judah to the LORD, and the LORD showed that the Zerah clan was guilty. One by one he brought the leader of each family in the Zerah clan to the LORD, and the LORD showed that Zabdi's family was guilty. English Revised Version and he brought near the family of Judah; and he took the family of the Zerahites: and he brought near the family of the Zerahites man by man; and Zabdi was taken: GOD'S WORD® Translation Then he had the families of Judah come forward, and the family of Zerah was selected. Then he had the family of Zerah come forward man by man, and Zabdi was selected. Good News Translation He brought the tribe of Judah forward, clan by clan, and the clan of Zerah was picked out. Then he brought the clan of Zerah forward, family by family, and the family of Zabdi was picked out. International Standard Version He brought near the tribes of Judah, and the Zerahite tribe was selected. Then he brought near the Zerahite tribe family by family, and the household of Zabdi was selected. Majority Standard Bible He 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. NET Bible He then made the clans of Judah approach and the clan of the Zerahites was selected. He made the clan of the Zerahites approach and Zabdi was selected. New Heart English Bible He brought near the families of Judah; and he selected the family of the Zerahites. He brought near the family of the Zerahites man by man, and Zabdi was selected. Webster's Bible Translation And he brought the family of Judah; and he took the family of the Zarhites: and he brought the family of the Zarhites man by man; and Zabdi was taken: World English Bible He brought near the family of Judah, and he selected the family of the Zerahites. He brought near the family of the Zerahites man by man, and Zabdi was selected. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he brings the family of Judah near, and he captures the family of the Zerahite; and he brings the family of the Zerahite near by men, and Zabdi is captured; Young's Literal Translation and he bringeth near the family of Judah, and he captureth the family of the Zarhite; and he bringeth near the family of the Zarhite by men, and Zabdi is captured; Smith's Literal Translation And he will bring near the family of Judah; and he will take the family of the Zarhites: and he will bring near the family of the Zarhites according to the men; and Zabdi will be taken. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhich being brought by its families, it was found to be the family of Zare. Bringing that also by the houses, he found it to be Zabdi. Catholic Public Domain Version And when its families had been presented, the family of Zerah was found. Likewise, bringing that one forward by the houses, he discovered Zabdi. New American Bible Then he had the clans of Judah come forward, and the clan of Zerah was designated. He had the clan of Zerah come forward by families, and Zabdi was designated. New Revised Standard Version He brought near the clans of Judah, and the clan of the Zerahites was taken; and he brought near the clan of the Zerahites, family by family, and Zabdi was taken. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he brought the tribe of Judah by families; and the family of the Zarhites was taken; and he brought the family of the Zarhites man by man; and Zabdi was taken. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he approached the tribe of Yehuda by families, and the family of Zerakh was taken, and he approached the family of Zerakh by households, and Zabdi was taken OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he brought near the family of Judah; and he took the family of the Zerahites. And he brought near the family of the Zerahites man by man; and Zabdi was taken. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it was brought by their families, and family of the Zaraites was pointed out. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sin of Achan16So 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. 18And he had the family of Zabdi come forward man by man, and Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was selected.… Cross References 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. 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. 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 24:31 As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike. 1 Chronicles 26:13-14 They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. 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 14:40 But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner. 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 Corinthians 5:6 Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough? 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. Romans 14:12 So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. Treasury of Scripture And he brought the family of Judah; and he took the family of the Zarhites: and he brought the family of the Zarhites man by man; and Zabdi was taken: Genesis 38:30 And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah. Zarah Numbers 26:20 And the sons of Judah after their families were; of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites: of Pharez, the family of the Pharzites: of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites. 1 Chronicles 2:4-7 And Tamar his daughter in law bare him Pharez and Zerah. All the sons of Judah were five… Jump to Previous Captured Captureth Caused Clan Clans Judah Selected Zabdi Zarhite Zarhites Zerahites Zer'ahites ZimriJump to Next Captured Captureth Caused Clan Clans Judah Selected Zabdi Zarhite Zarhites Zerahites Zer'ahites ZimriJoshua 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 He had the clans of Judah come forward In the context of Joshua 7, the Israelites are dealing with the aftermath of their defeat at Ai, which was caused by sin in the camp. The tribe of Judah is significant as it is the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ would come. This selection process reflects the communal nature of sin and accountability in Israelite society, where the entire community is affected by the actions of one member. The process of bringing the clans forward indicates a methodical approach to identifying the guilty party, emphasizing the seriousness of sin and the need for purification. and the clan of the Zerahites was selected He had the clan of the Zerahites come forward and the family of Zabdi was selected Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of Israel after Moses, tasked with leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. He is responsible for maintaining the covenant with God and ensuring the people follow God's commands. 2. Judah One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its leadership and prominence among the tribes. The tribe of Judah is significant in biblical history, as it is the lineage from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ come. 3. Zerahites A clan within the tribe of Judah. The selection of the Zerahites indicates a narrowing down process to identify the source of sin within the community. 4. Zabdi A member of the Zerahite clan. His selection is part of the process to identify the individual responsible for the sin that brought trouble upon Israel. 5. Achan Though not mentioned in this specific verse, Achan is the individual ultimately identified as having sinned by taking forbidden items during the conquest of Jericho, leading to Israel's defeat at Ai. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinSin has communal consequences. Achan's sin affected the entire nation of Israel, demonstrating that personal sin can have far-reaching impacts. The Process of Accountability The methodical process of identifying Achan shows the importance of accountability within the community of believers. It underscores the need for transparency and integrity. God's Holiness and Justice God's response to Achan's sin reflects His holiness and the necessity of justice. It serves as a reminder that God cannot tolerate sin and requires His people to live righteously. Repentance and Restoration While the account of Achan ends tragically, it serves as a cautionary tale that points to the need for repentance and the possibility of restoration through confession and turning away from sin. Leadership and Responsibility Joshua's role in addressing the sin within the camp highlights the responsibility of leaders to guide their people in righteousness and address sin decisively. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He had the clansמִשְׁפַּ֣חַת (miš·pa·ḥaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people of Judah יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites come forward, וַיַּקְרֵב֙ (way·yaq·rêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7126: To come near, approach and the clan מִשְׁפַּ֣חַת (miš·pa·ḥaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people of the Zerahites הַזַּרְחִ֑י (haz·zar·ḥî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2227: Zerahites -- descendant of Zerah was selected. וַיִּלְכֹּ֕ד (way·yil·kōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere He had the Zerahite הַזַּרְחִי֙ (haz·zar·ḥî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2227: Zerahites -- descendant of Zerah clan מִשְׁפַּ֤חַת (miš·pa·ḥaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people come forward וַיַּקְרֵ֞ב (way·yaq·rêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7126: To come near, approach by families, לַגְּבָרִ֔ים (lag·gə·ḇā·rîm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1397: A valiant man, warrior, a person simply and Zabdi זַבְדִּֽי׃ (zaḇ·dî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2067: Zabdi -- 'gift', 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 Links Joshua 7:17 NIVJoshua 7:17 NLT Joshua 7:17 ESV Joshua 7:17 NASB Joshua 7:17 KJV Joshua 7:17 BibleApps.com Joshua 7:17 Biblia Paralela Joshua 7:17 Chinese Bible Joshua 7:17 French Bible Joshua 7:17 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 7:17 He brought near the family of Judah (Josh. 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