Joshua 7:1
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1The Israelites, however, acted unfaithfully regarding the things devoted to destruction.7:1 Forms of the Hebrew cherem refer to the giving over of things or persons to the Lord, either by destroying them or by giving them as an offering; also in verses 11, 12, 13, and 15. Achan7:1 Achan means troubler; also called Acharin 1 Chronicles 2:7. son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi,7:1 Zabdi is a variant of Zimri; also in verses 17 and 18; see LXX and 1 Chronicles 2:6. the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of what was set apart. So the anger of the Lord burned against the Israelites.