A Thief in Israel

There is a man burying something in his tent! what is it? It is a beautiful robe, and a gold bar and some pieces of silver.  He has taken them from the city of Jer'i-cho. But what should have been done with the things in Jer'i-cho?  Do you remember? 

They were supposed to have been destroyed, and the gold and silver were have been given to the treasury of Jehovah's tabernacle. So these people have disobeyed God.  They have stolen what belongs to God. The man's name is A'chan, and those with him are part of his family. Let's see what happens.

After A'chan steals these things, Joshua sends out some men to fight against the city of A'i. But they are beaten in battle. Some are killed, and the rest run away. Joshua is very sad.  He lies down with his face to the ground and prays to Jehovah. 'Why did you let this happen to us? 

Next time: Conclusion of A Thief in Israel

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