You're likely thinking of
Achan, not Aiken.
Achan appears in the Book of Joshua, specifically in Joshua Chapter 7. He is a significant figure because his actions lead to a major setback for the Israelites.
Here's what you need to know about Achan:
* Tribe: He was from the tribe of Judah.
* Transgression: After the fall of Jericho, God had commanded the Israelites not to take any of the spoils for themselves, as everything was dedicated to Him. However, Achan coveted and took some of the forbidden items: "a beautiful Babylonian garment, two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold weighing fifty shekels" (Joshua 7:21).
* Consequences: Because of Achan's disobedience, God withdrew his favor from the Israelites, and they were defeated in their next battle against the city of Ai.
* Discovery: Joshua inquired of God to find out why they had been defeated. Through the casting of lots, Achan was revealed as the culprit.
* Punishment: Achan confessed his sin, and he, along with his family and possessions, were stoned to death in the Valley of Achor. This was done to atone for the sin that had brought God's anger upon the entire nation of Israel.
Achan's story is a cautionary tale about obedience, the consequences of sin, and the importance of collective responsibility.