Achan

Follow Achan's Biblical Journey

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Jericho

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Achan at the fall of Jericho

But keep away from the devoted things, so that you will not bring about your own destruction.

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Timeline

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Map of Achan's biblical journey through 3 locations, from Jericho to valley-of-achor. — Route map of Achan's journey, from Jericho to valley-of-achor.

Journey Timeline

Jericho Victoryc. 1406 BC

Israel conquers Jericho; everything is devoted to destruction.

The Sinc. 1406 BC

Achan takes forbidden plunder: a robe, silver, and gold.

Ai Defeatc. 1406 BC

Israel is defeated at Ai; 36 men die because of hidden sin.

Discoveryc. 1406 BC

God reveals Achan's sin through lots; he confesses.

Judgmentc. 1406 BC

Achan and his family are stoned and burned in the Valley of Achor.

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