Achan

biblical character (Joshua 7); executed by stoning
Person human_biblical_figure Q1889647
Achan
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Achan

Summary

Achan is a human biblical figure[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Achan's father was Carmi[3].
  • Achan is recorded as male[4].
  • Achan's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[5].
  • Achan's Commons category is recorded as Achan[6].
  • The cause of death was stoning[7].
  • Achan's described by source is recorded as Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[8].
  • Achan's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[9].
  • Achan's described by source is recorded as The Encyclopedia Americana[10].
  • Achan's present in work is recorded as Joshua[11].
  • Achan's present in work is recorded as First Book of Chronicles[12].
  • Achan's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'he', 'text': 'עכן בן כרמי'}[13].
  • Achan's different from is recorded as list of minor biblical figures, A–K[14].

Body

Origins and Family

Achan's father was Carmi[3].

Death and Burial

The cause of death was stoning[7].

Why It Matters

Achan has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[15]

FAQs

Who were Achan's parents?

Achan's father was Carmi[3].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [5] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Aliases
    Sex or gender male
    Described by source Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus, Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron, The Encyclopedia Americana
    Present in work Joshua, First Book of Chronicles
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