1But the people of Israel broke faith in regard to the devoted things,for Achan the son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things.And the anger of the LORD burned against the people of Israel.
The key idea is that the Lord desires to dwell among his people. He disciplines us so that we might continually repent of our sins in order to share in his holiness. God’s discipline is ultimately a testimony to his grace and fatherly love.
1 But the people of Israel broke faith in regard to the devoted things, for Achan the son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things. And the anger of the LORD burned against the people of Israel.