A valley on the northern border of the territory of Judah where Achan, who "caused trouble for Israel," was stoned and buried (Joshua 7:24–26); associated with trouble and punishment.
Key References
Then Joshua, together with all Israel, took Achan son of Zerah, the silver, the cloak, the bar of gold, his sons and daughters, his oxen and donkeys and sheep, his tent, and everything else he owned, and brought them to the Valley of Achor.
Then the border went up to Debir from the Valley of Achor, turning north to Gilgal, which faces the Ascent of Adummim south of the ravine. It continued along the waters of En-shemesh and came out at En-rogel.
For I will remove from her lips the names of the Baals; no longer will their names be invoked.
All Scripture References (5)
Joshua (3)
Then Joshua, together with all Israel, took Achan son of Zerah, the silver, the cloak, the bar of gold, his sons and daughters, his oxen and donkeys and sheep, his tent, and everything else he owned, and brought them to the Valley of Achor.
And they heaped over Achan a large pile of rocks that remains to this day. So the LORD turned from His burning anger. Therefore that place is called the Valley of Achor to this day.
Then the border went up to Debir from the Valley of Achor, turning north to Gilgal, which faces the Ascent of Adummim south of the ravine. It continued along the waters of En-shemesh and came out at En-rogel.
Isaiah (1)
Sharon will become a pasture for flocks, and the Valley of Achor a resting place for herds, for My people who seek Me.
Hosea (1)
For I will remove from her lips the names of the Baals; no longer will their names be invoked.