7 And the sons of Carmi; Achar, [1] the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 2:7

New International Version

7 The son of Karmi: Achar,"Achar" means "trouble" ; "Achar" is called "Achan" in Joshua. who brought trouble on Israel by violating the ban on taking devoted things.The Hebrew term refers to the irrevocable giving over of things or persons to the Lord, often by totally destroying them.

English Standard Version

7 The sonHebrew sons of Carmi: Achan, the troubler of Israel, who broke faith in the matter of the devoted thing;

The Message

7 Carmi had Achar, who brought doom on Israel when he violated a holy ban.

New King James Version

7 The son of Carmi was Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the accursed thing.

New Living Translation

7 The son of Carmi (a descendant of Zimri) was Achan, who brought disaster on Israel by taking plunder that had been set apart for the Lord .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:7

Chapter Contents

Genealogies.

We are now come to the register of the children of Israel, that distinguished people, who were to dwell alone, and not be reckoned among the nations. But now, in Christ, all are welcome to his salvation who come to him; all have equal privileges according to their faith in him, their love and devotedness to him. All that is truly valuable consists in the favour, peace, and image of God, and a life spent to his glory, in promoting the welfare of our fellow-creatures.