Joshua 7:11-13

Living Bible

^10-11 But the Lord said to Joshua, “Get up off your face! Israel has sinned and disobeyed my commandment and has taken loot when I said it was not to be taken; and they have not only taken it, they have lied about it and have hidden it among their belongings. ¹² That is why the people of Israel are being defeated. That is why your men are running from their enemies—for they are cursed.^[a] I will not stay with you any longer unless you completely rid yourselves of this sin.

¹³ “Get up! Tell the people, ‘Each of you must undergo purification rites in preparation for tomorrow, for the Lord your God of Israel says that someone has stolen from him, and you cannot defeat your enemies until you deal with this sin.