Why did you bring trouble on us? The LORD brings trouble on you today What...
Why did you bring trouble on us? The LORD brings trouble on you today What happened to Achan after the statement above by Joshua?
- A) He was buried alive
- B) He was put in chain
- C) He was stoned to death
- D) He was flogged publicly
Correct Answer: C) He was stoned to death
Explanation
In the book of Joshua in the Bible, there was a man named Achan who disobeyed God's command by taking some of the forbidden spoils of war from the city of Jericho. When the Israelites went to battle against the city of Ai, they were defeated, and Joshua asked God for guidance. God revealed to Joshua that someone in the camp had taken the forbidden items. After investigation, Achan confessed to taking the items and was confronted by Joshua with the words, Why did you bring trouble on us? The LORD brings trouble on you today.
The correct option to the question is C: He was stoned to death. After Achan's confession, he and his entire family were stoned to death and their bodies were burnt. This punishment was in accordance with God's command to Joshua to completely destroy all the forbidden items and to punish the offender severely.
This story teaches us the importance of obedience to God's commands and the consequences of disobedience. As Christians, we should strive to obey God's commands and turn away from sin. In addition, this story also emphasizes the importance of confessing our sins and seeking forgiveness from God.
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