The conquest of Canaan has gone flawlessly thus far. Joshua and the leaders of Israel have been unified. Rahab showed great faith hiding the spies. Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground, kept covenant with God and were circumcised, and marched around Jericho to take the city. Murphy’s Law has not been an issue. The “But” that begins chapter seven abruptly halts the progress of inheriting the promise land. Achan’s sin was known only to him, him and almighty God.