Bible Dictionary

Achor

Trouble, a valley near Jericho, so called in consequence of the trouble which the sin of Achan caused Israel (Josh. 7:24, 26). The expression “valley of Achor” probably became proverbial for that whi…

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

Trouble, a valley near Jericho, so called in consequence of the trouble which the sin of Achan caused Israel (Josh. 7:24, 26). , that which had been a source of calamity would become a source of blessing. , trouble would be turned into joy, despair into hope. This valley has been identified with the Wady Kelt.

Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)

trouble