(See 1 Chron. 2:7; note in v. 26 that “Achor” also means “trouble.”) He is known in Bible history as the man who troubled Israel (Josh. 7:25). Because of Achan’s disobedience, Israel was defeated at Ai, and the enemy killed thirty-six Jewish soldiers. It was Israel’s first and only military defeat in Canaan, a defeat that is forever associated with Achan’s name. Never underestimate the amount of damage one person can do outside the will of God. Abraham’s disobedience in Egypt almost cost him his