Achan Collection

Achan's Hidden Treasure: A Fatal Deception in the Holy Land (Joshua 7) In the ancient land of Canaan, the Israelites, under the leadership of Joshua

Achan Collection: Achan Is Stoned to Death (Josh. 7:1, 10-26), Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866

Achan Is Stoned to Death (Josh. 7:1, 10-26), Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665365 Achan Is Stoned to Death (Josh. 7:1, 10-26), Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Achan Is Stoned to Death (Josh)

Achan Collection: Achan Hiding the Treasure (engraving)

Achan Hiding the Treasure (engraving)
7182790 Achan Hiding the Treasure (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achan Hiding the Treasure)

Achan Collection: The Conviction of Achan, Joshua VII, 21 (engraving)

The Conviction of Achan, Joshua VII, 21 (engraving)
6005661 The Conviction of Achan, Joshua VII, 21 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conviction of Achan, Joshua VII, 21)

Achan Collection: The Stoning of Achan (engraving)

The Stoning of Achan (engraving)
5218396 The Stoning of Achan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stoning of Achan)

Joshua Takes Ai
Joshua at first fails to take the city of Ai due to Achans sin, but when he has been punished, the Israelites are victorious

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Achan's Hidden Treasure: A Fatal Deception in the Holy Land (Joshua 7) In the ancient land of Canaan, the Israelites, under the leadership of Joshua, prepared for battle against the city of Ai. Unbeknownst to them, among their own ranks hid a traitor, Achan. With an engraved heart concealing his deceit, Achan had secretly taken forbidden spoils from Jericho, bringing God's wrath upon the army. The Gustave Dore Bible's haunting engraving of 'Achan stoned' depicts the moment of truth, as the Israelites, guided by God, uncovered Achan's sin and brought him to justice. Agostino Carracci's 'Conviction of Achan' also illustrates this pivotal moment, a stark reminder of the consequences of disobedience. The 'Sin of Achan' and its subsequent 'Stoning and his family' were recurring themes in engravings of the time, each capturing the gravity of the situation. The destruction of Ai and Achan's family in the valley of Achor was a painful lesson for the Israelites, a testament to the importance of faith and obedience. As Joshua led his forces against Ai, the memory of Achan's tragic end served as a reminder that even in the midst of victory, the greatest treasure was not in material possessions, but in the unwavering trust and devotion to God.