Achan — the meaning of the Hebrew name עָכָן

עָכָן

ʻÂkân · pronounced aw-kawn' · Strong's H5912 · a man

Achan means troublesome.

Strong's definition

from an unused root meaning to trouble; troublesome; Akan, an Israelite.

First appearance

Josh 7:1 But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the Lord was kindled against the children of Israel. (KJV)

Every verse that names Achan

6 occurrences in 6 verses — Joshua

Josh 7:1Josh 7:18Josh 7:19Josh 7:20Josh 7:24Josh 22:20

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