Valley of Achor

Overview

• Type: Valley
• Testament: Old
• Modern Location: Near Jericho; exact location debated

Biblical Significance

The Valley of Achor is where Achan is judged after taking devoted things from Jericho. Its name is associated with trouble.

Key Events

• Sin of Achan — Achan and the stolen devoted things are judged

Key People Associated

• Achan — His sin gives the valley its name
• Joshua (Son of Nun) — Leads the judgment

Important Verses

“Wherefore the name of that place was called, The valley of Achor, unto this day.” — Joshua 7:26

Cross-References

• Joshua
• Hosea 2:15

Notes

Hosea later turns Achor into a sign of hope, showing God can transform a place of trouble into a door of restoration.