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Where is Achor_Valley in the Bible?

The Valley of Achor is located in the region of Canaan, in the territory that would become ancient Judah, near the city of Jericho in what is now the West Bank. The valley is most famous as the site where Achan was executed and buried after he violated God's command by taking devoted items from the conquered city of Jericho, as recorded in the Book of Joshua. This event became a pivotal moment in Israel's early conquest of Canaan, demonstrating the serious consequences of disobedience to God's instructions. The valley also appears in the prophecies of Isaiah and Hosea, where it is referenced symbolically as a place of judgment that would be transformed into hope and restoration for God's people. The name "Achor" itself means "trouble" in Hebrew, reflecting the valley's association with Achan's transgression and its theological importance as a place of divine punishment and justice.