Dictionary of Biblical Words:
The name of the valley (Josh. 7) where the “troubler of Israel” (Achan) was stoned, by which Israel’s sin was put away. Hosea alludes (2:15) to this putting away of sin as the way Israel will enter into future blessing. The judgment and putting away of sin, both individually and collectively is ever the precursor of blessing and victory.
Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
[ACHAN.] (Hos.2:15).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Achor signifies “trouble,” and was the place where Achan was stoned for having troubled Israel by taking the accursed thing (Josh. 7:26). The valley was between Jericho and Ai, on the border of the tribe of Judah. Identified with Wady Kelt, 31° 50' N, 35° 24' E. It will be a door of hope to Israel — putting away evil from among themselves, national self-judgment — in the future, when they call to mind that it was there that God’s judgment began to fall on them, followed by blessing: so the tribulation of the latter day will usher in blessing (Hos. 2:15; Isa. 65:10).
St. George’s Convent in Wady Kelt
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 5916; troubled; Akor, the name of a place in Palestine
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
to trouble
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Troubled:―place where Achan was stoned, Josh. 7:24. {Turbatus}