Joshua 7:26

And they raised over him a great heap of stones unto this day. So the Lord turned from the fierceness of his anger. Wherefore the name of that place was called, The valley of Achor, unto this day.

Cross-references

Joshua 7:24 Historical context

In Joshua 7:24, the valley is where Achan and his possessions were brought — the very place whose name is explained here as 'Achor' (trouble).

Joshua 7:25 Historical context

In Joshua 7:25, Achan is executed in the valley; this verse then memorializes the place as the Valley of Achor.

Joshua 7:15 Historical context

In Joshua 7:15, the penalty for stealing devoted things is declared; this verse records its fulfillment.

Joshua 15:7 Historical context

Joshua 15:7 uses the Valley of Achor as a landmark in Judah's border, confirming its location from this event.

Deuteronomy 13:17 uses the same phrase 'turn from the fierceness of His anger' — God relents after the accursed thing is removed.

In 2 Samuel 18:17, Absalom is buried under a great heap of stones — the same shameful burial as Achan, marking divine judgment.

Isaiah 65:10 transforms the Valley of Achor from a place of judgment to one of blessing, reversing the curse from this event.

Hosea 2:15 Allusion

Hosea 2:15 reimagines the Valley of Achor as a door of hope, contrasting the judgment seen here with future restoration.