Joshua 7:16 nasb — So Joshua arose early in the morning and brought Israel near by tribes, and the tribe of Judah was taken.

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"So Joshua arose early in the morning and brought Israel near by tribes, and the tribe of Judah was taken."

— Joshua 7:16, NASB

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Joshua 7 — Context

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"Rise up! Consecrate the people and say, 'Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, for thus the LORD, the God of Israel, has said, "There are things under the ban in your midst, O Israel. You cannot stand before your enemies until you have removed the things under the ban from your midst."

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'In the morning then you shall come near by your tribes. And it shall be that the tribe which the LORD takes by lot shall come near by families, and the family which the LORD takes shall come near by households, and the household which the LORD takes shall come near man by man.

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'It shall be that the one who is taken with the things under the ban shall be burned with fire, he and all that belongs to him, because he has transgressed the covenant of the LORD, and because he has committed a disgraceful thing in Israel.'"

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So Joshua arose early in the morning and brought Israel near by tribes, and the tribe of Judah was taken.

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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.

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He brought his household near man by man; and Achan, son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, from the tribe of Judah, was taken.

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Then Joshua said to Achan, "My son, I implore you, give glory to the LORD, the God of Israel, and give praise to Him; and tell me now what you have done. Do not hide it from me."

Joshua 7:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 7:16 say?
Joshua 7:16 in the NASB reads: “So Joshua arose early in the morning and brought Israel near by tribes, and the tribe of Judah was taken.”
Where is Joshua 7:16 in the Bible?
Joshua 7:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 7, verse 16.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 7:16.
What translation should I read Joshua 7:16 in?
Joshua 7:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 7:16?
Joshua 7:16 reads (NASB): “So Joshua arose early in the morning and brought Israel near by tribes, and the tribe of Judah was taken.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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