Joe: Alright, so what do we have for Joshua 7?

Bible Expert: Well, in this chapter the Israelites are defeated in their first battle against the city of Ai because one man, Achan, disobeyed God and kept some of the spoils of war for himself.

Joe: Woah, that's intense. So what happened to Achan?

Bible Expert: Well, when Joshua finds out what happened he has Achan and his family brought to him and he has them stoned to death as punishment.

Joe: Wow, that's pretty harsh.

Bible Expert: Yes, it was a very severe punishment, but it was necessary in order to keep the rest of the Israelites from disobeying God as well.

Joe: Makes sense. So what happened after that?

Bible Expert: After that, the Israelites are able to successfully defeat the city of Ai in a second battle and they take it as their own. God then speaks to Joshua and tells him to keep the spoils of the battle as a reminder of his faithfulness.