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Achan's Sin Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Achan's Sin word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 16 words in every direction. Answer keys included.

Preschool–Grade 5 · Medium

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Ages: Preschool (3–5), Early Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary (3–5)
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10 minutes
Scripture: Joshua 7:1–26
Bible story: Achan's Sin

Use this word search after you teach Achan's Sin (Joshua 7:1–26).

The story: Achan, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing and hid it, and Israel fled before the men of Ai. The LORD told Joshua, "Israel hath sinned," and Joshua said to Achan, "tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me." Achan answered, "Indeed I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel": he had coveted a goodly Babylonish garment, two hundred shekels of silver and a wedge of gold, and hid them in the earth in the midst of his tent. Messengers found them there, and Achan's sin cost him his life.

Talk about it: Big idea: Be honest with God, Sin can't stay hidden, Confess and forsake sin. Which word from the puzzle reminds you most of the story?

Three levels: easy (ages 4–6) has 6 big words that go only across and down; medium (grades K–2) has 10 words that also go diagonally; hard (grades 3–5) has 16 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

The Bible story

Achan, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing and hid it, and Israel fled before the men of Ai. The LORD told Joshua, "Israel hath sinned," and Joshua said to Achan, "tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me." Achan answered, "Indeed I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel": he had coveted a goodly Babylonish garment, two hundred shekels of silver and a wedge of gold, and hid them in the earth in the midst of his tent. Messengers found them there, and Achan's sin cost him his life. Read the whole story in Joshua 7:1–26 (KJV).

Memory verse: "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy." (Proverbs 28:13, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Achan, Joshua, Tent, Silver, Gold and Garment.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Achan, Joshua, Tent, Silver, Gold, Garment, Coveted, Hid, Sinned and Confession.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Achan, Joshua, Tent, Silver, Gold, Garment, Coveted, Hid, Sinned, Confession, Jericho, Judah, Accursed, Shekels, Wedge and Messengers.

The words come from the story in Joshua 7:1–26 (KJV). Before kids start, read the words aloud together and ask where each one is in the story.

Answer keys

Each level downloads two ways: the puzzle on its own, or with a second page that shows the answer (every word circled in red). Print the key for helpers, or let kids check their own work.

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Frequently asked questions

What ages are these Achan's Sin word searches for?

The easy one (6 big words, across and down) is for ages 4–6, the medium one (10 words, with diagonals) for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the hard one (16 words in every direction, even backwards) for 3rd to 5th grade.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every level downloads with or without its answer key, which circles each word in red.

Are these word searches free?

Yes. Print as many as you need for your church, school or home. Please don't resell them.

What words are in the Achan's Sin word search?

The easy level has Achan, Joshua, Tent, Silver, Gold and Garment. The medium and hard levels add more words from Joshua 7:1–26 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.