18. Then he had Zabdi’s household come forward man by man, and Achan was selected. Achan from the tribe of Judah was the son of Carmi, grandson of Zabdi, and great-grandson of Zerah.
19. Joshua said to Achan, “Son, give honor and praise to the Lord God of Israel! Tell me what you have done. Don’t hide anything from me.”
20. Then Achan answered Joshua, “It’s true. I have sinned against the Lord God of Israel. This is what I did:
21. I saw a fine robe from Babylonia, five pounds of silver, and a bar of gold weighing about one pound among the loot. I wanted them, so I took them. You will find them buried inside my tent with the silver beneath them.”
22. Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent. The loot was buried inside with the silver beneath it.
23. They took the loot from the tent and brought it to Joshua and all the people of Israel. Then they laid it out in the presence of the Lord.