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| − | Trouble, a [[Valley | + | Trouble, a [[Text:EBD:Valley|valley]] near [[Text:EBD:Jericho|Jericho]], so called in consequence of the trouble which the [[Text:EBD:Sin|sin]] of [[Text:EBD:Achan|Achan]] caused [[Text:EBD:Israel|Israel]] (Josh. 7:24,26). The expression "valley of Achor" probably became proverbial for that which caused trouble, and when [[Text:EBD:Isaiah|Isaiah]] (Isa. 65:10) refers to it he uses it in this sense: "The valley of Achor, a place for herds to lie down in;" i.e., that which had been a source of calamity would become a source of [[Text:EBD:Bless|blessing]]. [[Text:EBD:Hosea|Hosea]] also (Hos. 2:15) uses the expression in the same sense: "The valley of Achor for a door of [[Text:EBD:Hope|hope]];" i.e., trouble would be turned into joy, despair into hope. This valley has been identified with the Wady Kelt. |
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Latest revision as of 15:24, 28 November 2008
Trouble, a valley near Jericho, so called in consequence of the trouble which the sin of Achan caused Israel (Josh. 7:24,26). The expression "valley of Achor" probably became proverbial for that which caused trouble, and when Isaiah (Isa. 65:10) refers to it he uses it in this sense: "The valley of Achor, a place for herds to lie down in;" i.e., that which had been a source of calamity would become a source of blessing. Hosea also (Hos. 2:15) uses the expression in the same sense: "The valley of Achor for a door of hope;" i.e., trouble would be turned into joy, despair into hope. This valley has been identified with the Wady Kelt.
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