Achan
[ey-kan]
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noun
a member of the tribe of Judah who, with his family, was stoned to death for stealing forbidden spoils. Josh. 7:19–26.
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Historical Examples of achan
It is Achan's ingots buried under the sod on which stood his tent.
The Expositor's BibleF. W. Farrar
Joshua and all Israel had not only stoned Achan, but with him all his unoffending house.
The Expositor's BibleF. W. Farrar
Achan's sin has found him out, and he suffers its bitter doom.
The Expositor's Bible: The Book of JoshuaWilliam Garden Blaikie
As well might Israel have expected it with Achan in the camp.
Life and Times of DavidCharles Henry Mackintosh
But Achan, like Adam, transgressed the plain and positive command.
Life and Times of DavidCharles Henry Mackintosh