Joshua 7:20

And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the Lord God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done:

Cross-references

Joshua 7:1 Historical context

In Joshua 7:1, the sin is introduced; here Achan admits to that very act, making it a direct confession of the earlier violation.

Joshua 7:11 Historical context

In Joshua 7:11, God accuses Israel of taking devoted things; here Achan personally confesses that same sin.

In Matthew 27:4, Judas says 'I have sinned by betraying innocent blood' — the same confession formula as Achan's.

Luke 23:41 Parallel

In Luke 23:41, the thief acknowledges just punishment for his deeds, mirroring Achan's confession of sin and acceptance of consequences.

Jonah 1:12 Parallel

In Jonah 1:12, Jonah confesses his disobedience as cause of the storm, similar to Achan confessing his sin that brought defeat on Israel.