Joshua 7:20
Arabic KEH Ketab El Hayat (كتاب الحياة)
ما معنى هذا؟
This verse shows Achan confessing to Joshua that he has sinned against God by disobeying His command. Achan admits to taking items from Jericho which were supposed to be destroyed. The key message is about the importance of honesty and admitting one's wrongdoings.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you promised not to take a cookie from the cookie jar, but you did anyway. Later, when your mom asks about the missing cookie, you tell her the truth about what you did. That's what Achan did here—he admitted to Joshua that he took something he shouldn't have.
السياق التاريخي
The book of Joshua was written by Joshua, the leader of the Israelites after the exodus from Egypt. This passage is part of the Israelites' conquest of Canaan and their encounter with Jericho. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting involved strict adherence to God's commands for the survival and prosperity of the nation.
التطبيق اليوم
In a modern scenario, if you've done something wrong at work, like taking office supplies for personal use, the best course of action is to admit your mistake to your boss, as Achan did with Joshua. This shows honesty and a willingness to take responsibility for your actions.