Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the accursed thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity.
The heads of the thousands of Israel, persons of greater authority than these tribes, answered through a spokesman appointed for that purpose. The weight of the office and the dignity of those speaking must be marked.
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News of that altar spread instantly, and at first the tribes meant war, they saw apostasy and prepared to strike. But they paused, resolved instead to send inquiry first: the high priest's son and ten eminent men, one from each tribe. That such quality was sent showed how deeply they felt the danger to the worship of God and the unity of His people.
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Commenting on Joshua 22:11-29
Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the accursed thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity. (m) Signifying, that if many suffered for one man's sin, for the fault of many, all should suffer.