Carmi (Joshua 7:1), also known as Karmi, was a man from the tribe of Judah, father of Achan, and first mentioned in Joshua 7:1.
About Carmi (Joshua 7:1)
One of Reuben’s sons; he joined his grandfather Jacob in moving to Egypt (Genesis 46:9; Exodus 6:14; 1 Chronicles 5:3). He founded the family of Carmites (Numbers 26:5–7).
Achan’s father and a member of the tribe of Judah (Joshua 7:1, 18; 1 Chronicles 2:7; 4:1).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Zabdi
- Child
- Achan
- Uncles 4
- Ethan (1 Chronicles 2:6), Heman (1 Chronicles 2:6), Calcol (1 Chronicles 2:6), Dara
- Cousin
- Azariah (1 Chronicles 2:8)
Key References
The Israelites, however, acted unfaithfully regarding the things devoted to destruction. Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of what was set apart. So the anger of the LORD burned against the Israelites.
And he had the family of Zabdi come forward man by man, and Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was selected.
The son of Carmi: Achar, who brought trouble upon Israel by violating the ban on devoted things.
All Scripture References (3)
Joshua (2)
The Israelites, however, acted unfaithfully regarding the things devoted to destruction. Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of what was set apart. So the anger of the LORD burned against the Israelites.
And he had the family of Zabdi come forward man by man, and Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was selected.
1 Chronicles (1)
The son of Carmi: Achar, who brought trouble upon Israel by violating the ban on devoted things.