Achan's sin was evil in God's sight
Taking devoted things was not right
The battle of Ai became Israel's fate
They were chased from the city gate
Joshua fell down, tearing his clothes
His cries to God, he freely exposed
If the Jordan they had not crossed
They would not face defeat and loss
God said why are you on your face?
Israel sinned, bringing Me disgrace
Disobeying My covenant this day
Turning their backs, running away
God then revealed to him His plan
Consecrate the people clan by clan
Israel will not stand against enemies
Unless everything is returned to Me
Joshua learned what Achan had done
He said give God all the glory my son
Achan said he saw, coveted, and took
Hidden in his tent, they went to look
Because he had brought about trouble
Stoned to death, they buried his rubble
Israel repented from their wicked way
God returned from His anger that day
There are some lessons for us to learn
Repent from sin and to God return
God knows our hearts deep inside
It does not pay to run away and hide
