Valley of Achor

“Achor” means “trouble”Explained in Joshua 7:26 · Hitchcock’s Bible Names Dictionary: “Achor, trouble”

First named: Joshua 7:24

Valley Canaan Israel Exodus/Wilderness

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Where Achan, who had taken devoted plunder from Jericho against God's command, was executed along with his family and possessions after his sin was exposed (Joshua 7:24-26).

References: Joshua 7:24

People connected to Valley of Achor

Achan (M) — stoned in this valley for taking devoted plunder from Jericho
Joshua 7:24-26

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