Overview
The Bible addresses achor across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Joshua, Isaiah and Hosea. Closely related themes include Discipline, Nation, Judah, the Tribe Of and Ox, the.
Key Bible verses about achor
Old Testament
Joshua
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. Achor: that is, Trouble
And the border went up toward Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is before the going up to Adummim, which is on the south side of the river: and the border passed toward the waters of Enshemesh, and the goings out thereof were at Enrogel:
In the Bible dictionary
Studying achor for yourself
- Begin with Joshua 7:26, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Joshua, Isaiah and Hosea each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Discipline, Nation, Judah, the Tribe Of and Ox, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about achor?
The Bible addresses achor across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Joshua, Isaiah and Hosea. Closely related themes include Discipline, Nation, Judah, the Tribe Of and Ox, the.
How many Bible verses are about achor?
The Bible references achor in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention achor?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 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. Achor: that is, Trouble”
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