Joshua 7:16
Joshua 7:16 in Multiple Translations
So Joshua arose early the next morning and had Israel come forward tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was selected.
¶ So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:
So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel near by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:
So Joshua got up early in the morning, and made Israel come before him by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken;
Joshua got up early the next morning and called Israel forward, tribe by tribe.
So Ioshua rose vp earely in the morning and brought Israel by their tribes: and the tribe of Iudah was taken.
And Joshua riseth early in the morning, and bringeth Israel near by its tribes, and the tribe of Judah is captured;
So Joshua rose up early in the morning and brought Israel near by their tribes. The tribe of Judah was selected.
So Joshua rose early in the morning, and brought Israel by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:
Josue, therefore, when he rose in the morning, made Israel to come by their tribes, and the tribe of Juda was found,
Early the next morning, Joshua told all the Israeli people to stand before the Sacred Tent, tribe by tribe. When they did that, Yahweh indicated that a man from the tribe of Judah was the one who had taken the things.
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Joshua 7:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּשְׁכֵּ֤ם
יְהוֹשֻׁ֨עַ֙
בַּ/בֹּ֔קֶר
וַ/יַּקְרֵ֥ב
אֶת
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
לִ/שְׁבָטָ֑י/ו
וַ/יִּלָּכֵ֖ד
שֵׁ֥בֶט
יְהוּדָֽה
וַ/יַּשְׁכֵּ֤ם
shâkam
H7925
to rise
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוֹשֻׁ֨עַ֙
Yᵉhôwshûwaʻ
H3091
Joshua
N-proper
בַּ/בֹּ֔קֶר
bôqer
H1242
morning
Prep | N-ms
וַ/יַּקְרֵ֥ב
qârab
H7126
to present
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
לִ/שְׁבָטָ֑י/ו
shêbeṭ
H7626
tribe
Prep | N-mp | Suff
וַ/יִּלָּכֵ֖ד
lâkad
H3920
to capture
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
שֵׁ֥בֶט
shêbeṭ
H7626
tribe
N-ms
יְהוּדָֽה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 7:16
וַ/יַּשְׁכֵּ֤ם
shâkam
H7925
"to rise"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to rise or start early, like loading up a burden. It is used in Genesis to describe early morning activities.
Definition: 1) to rise or start early 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to rise early, make an early start 1a2) early (as adverb)
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: (arise, be up, get (oneself) up, rise up) early (betimes), morning. See also: Genesis 19:2; 1 Samuel 15:12; Psalms 127:2.
יְהוֹשֻׁ֨עַ֙
Yᵉhôwshûwaʻ
H3091
"Joshua"
N-proper
Joshua was a leader in the Bible, first mentioned in Ezra 2:2, who helped the Israelites return from exile. His name means Jehovah is salvation, and he is also known as Jeshua in some parts of the Bible. He was a key figure in the conquest of Canaan.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.2; son of: Jehozadak (H3087); father of: Joiakim (H3113); also called Jeshua at Ezr.2.2; 3.2,8; 4.3; 5.2; 1x12.1,7,10,26; § Joshua or Jehoshua = "Jehovah is salvation" 1) son of Nun of the tribe of Ephraim and successor to Moses as the leader of the children of Israel; led the conquest of Canaan 2) a resident of Beth-shemesh on whose land the Ark of the Covenant came to a stop after the Philistines returned it 3) son of Jehozadak and high priest after the restoration 4) governor of Jerusalem under king Josiah who gave his name to a gate of the city of Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 199 OT verses. KJV: Jehoshua, Jehoshuah, Joshua. Compare H1954 (הוֹשֵׁעַ), H3442 (יֵשׁוּעַ). See also: Exodus 17:9; Joshua 9:15; Zechariah 6:11.
בַּ/בֹּ֔קֶר
bôqer
H1242
"morning"
Prep | N-ms
The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.
Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:4.
וַ/יַּקְרֵ֥ב
qârab
H7126
"to present"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
לִ/שְׁבָטָ֑י/ו
shêbeṭ
H7626
"tribe"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
This word means a stick or staff, but also a clan or tribe, and can refer to a symbol of authority or a tool for punishing. It is used in the Bible to describe the rods used by shepherds or the scepters of kings.
Definition: : tribe 1) rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe 1a) rod, staff 1b) shaft (of spear, dart) 1c) club (of shepherd's implement) 1d) truncheon, sceptre (mark of authority) 1e) clan, tribe
Usage: Occurs in 178 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 24:2; Psalms 2:9.
וַ/יִּלָּכֵ֖ד
lâkad
H3920
"to capture"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to capture or seize, often using a net or trap. In the Bible, it is used to describe taking control of something or someone, and is also used figuratively to describe being caught or stuck in a situation.
Definition: 1) to capture, take, seize 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to capture, seize 1a2) to capture (of men) (fig.) 1a3) to take (by lot) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be caught (of men in trap, snare) (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) to grasp each other
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, catch (self), be frozen, be holden, stick together, take. See also: Numbers 21:32; 2 Kings 18:10; Psalms 9:16.
שֵׁ֥בֶט
shêbeṭ
H7626
"tribe"
N-ms
This word means a stick or staff, but also a clan or tribe, and can refer to a symbol of authority or a tool for punishing. It is used in the Bible to describe the rods used by shepherds or the scepters of kings.
Definition: : tribe 1) rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe 1a) rod, staff 1b) shaft (of spear, dart) 1c) club (of shepherd's implement) 1d) truncheon, sceptre (mark of authority) 1e) clan, tribe
Usage: Occurs in 178 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 24:2; Psalms 2:9.
יְהוּדָֽה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
Study Notes — Joshua 7:16
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- Joshua 7:16 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 7:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 7:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 7:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 7:16
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 7:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 7:16
- Sermons on Joshua 7:16
Context — The Sin of Achan
14In the morning you must present yourselves tribe by tribe. The tribe that the LORD selects shall come forward clan by clan, and the clan that the LORD selects shall come forward family by family, and the family that the LORD selects shall come forward man by man.
15The one who is caught with the things devoted to destruction must be burned, along with all that belongs to him, because he has transgressed the covenant of the LORD and committed an outrage in Israel.’”
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. 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
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 119:60 | I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments. |
| 2 | Joshua 3:1 | Early the next morning Joshua got up and left Shittim with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. |
| 3 | Genesis 22:3 | So Abraham got up early the next morning, saddled his donkey, and took along two of his servants and his son Isaac. He split the wood for a burnt offering and set out for the place God had designated. |
| 4 | Ecclesiastes 9:10 | Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom. |
Joshua 7:16 Summary
This verse shows Joshua taking action to find out which tribe had disobeyed God's command. He had each tribe come forward, and the tribe of Judah was chosen. This process of elimination would help Joshua identify the person who had sinned, as we see in the next verses. Just like Joshua, we need to take responsibility for our actions and deal with sin in our own lives, as we're taught in Proverbs 28:13 and 1 John 1:9, and trust in God's guidance and wisdom, as in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Joshua have Israel come forward tribe by tribe?
Joshua had Israel come forward tribe by tribe to identify the tribe that had disobeyed God's command, as instructed in Joshua 7:14, and to deal with the sin that was hindering their progress, as seen in Joshua 7:11-12.
What was the significance of the tribe of Judah being selected?
The selection of the tribe of Judah was a crucial step in identifying the individual who had sinned, as the process of elimination would continue until the guilty person was found, according to Joshua 7:14-18, and as seen in the example of Achan in Joshua 7:18-26.
How does this process relate to the concept of corporate responsibility?
This process illustrates the concept of corporate responsibility, where the actions of one individual can affect the entire community, as seen in Joshua 7:1, and highlights the importance of dealing with sin promptly, as emphasized in Leviticus 26:37 and Deuteronomy 29:18-20.
What can we learn from Joshua's actions in this verse?
We can learn from Joshua's actions the importance of prompt obedience to God's commands, as seen in Joshua 1:7-8, and the need to address sin and its consequences in our own lives and communities, as taught in Proverbs 28:13 and 1 John 1:9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the principle of corporate responsibility in my own life and community?
- How can I, like Joshua, take bold steps to address sin and its consequences in my own life and relationships?
- What are some potential consequences of not dealing with sin promptly, and how can I avoid them?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, come forward and be willing to be searched and purified by God, as in Psalm 139:23-24?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 7:16
So Joshua rose up early in the morning,.... Which showed his readiness and diligence to obey the command of God; and as there was much work to do, it required that he should rise early: and brought
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 7:16
So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken: So Joshua rose up early ... and brought Israel by their tribes - i:e., before the tabernacle.
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 7:16
Joshua 7:16 So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:Ver. 16. So Joshua rose up early.] See chap. vi. 12. Long lying in bed is reckoned among the works of the flesh, and forbidden as such.
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 7:16
(14-18) In the morning therefore ye shall be brought.—That is, brought near, or presented. The word used here, and throughout the passage, is the same that is commonly used for the presentation of an offering.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 7:16
16–26. The Discovery and Punishment of Achan 16. brought Israel by their tribes] Joshua first caused the heads of the tribes to come before the Ark, and lots were cast for them, and the lot fell upon Judah; then the heads of the clans of Judah were brought, and the lot fell upon the Zarhites; then the heads of the houses of the Zarhites were brought before the Ark, and the lot fell upon Zabdi; then the men of his house were brought, and the lot fell upon Achan, the son of Carmi.
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 7:16
16. Early in the morning — In all hot countries during the heated months early morning is the time for business. Note, Luke 21:38. By their tribes — Representatively; see Joshua 7:14, note.
Sermons on Joshua 7:16
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Baggage! by David Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of the Israelites' conquest of the city of Jericho and their subsequent defeat at the city of Ai. The speaker highlights the role of |
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Sacrifice Is No Substitute for Obedience by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes that true obedience to God is far more important than the intensity of our prayers or emotional displays. He points out that many of us may fervently pray whi |
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At the Hour for the Divine Office by St. Benedict of Nursia | St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of promptly and reverently attending the Divine Office, instructing that nothing should take precedence over this sacred work. He o |
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The Test of Love by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commandments, highlighting that regardless of our feelings or enjoyment, we are called to obey God's will for H |
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Future Trends for the Body of Christ by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of paying attention to the things that are at hand rather than being distracted by distant and exciting things. He shares a pe |
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The Ark of the Covenant: Crossing Jordan Part Ii by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the journey of the Israelites as they finally reach the promised land after 40 years of discipline. However, they face a great obstacle in t |
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Crossing Jordan at Harvest Time by Carter Conlon | Carter Conlon emphasizes the significance of crossing the Jordan River at harvest time, drawing parallels between the Israelites' journey and the current state of society. He highl |