Joshua 7:21 · KJV
"When I saw among the spoils a goodly Babylonish garment, and two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, then I coveted them, and took them; and, behold, they are hid in the earth in the midst of my tent, and the silver under it."
King James Version
What does Joshua 7:21 mean? →Passage Context
Reflection Questions
What do you find yourself coveting in your life?
How do you manage desires that lead you away from your values?
When have you made a choice that had wider implications?
Life Application
Reflect on what you desire and how it aligns with your values. Practice contentment with what you have.
Be mindful of how your choices can impact others, and strive to make decisions that reflect integrity.
People in This Verse
An Israelite who disobeyed God's command by taking forbidden spoils from Jericho, resulting in dire consequences for himself and Israel.
First appearance: Joshua 7:1
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