ESV Reformation Study Bible – Josh 7:2
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Josh 7:2

7:2 from Jericho to Ai. The movement is westwards and up into the central hill country.

Beth-aven. The name means “house of nothingness” or “house of wickedness.” The name may be used disparagingly for Bethel (as in Hos. 4:15; 10:5).