Jos 7:1 | JFB | STEP | 1. the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing-- There was one transgressor against the cherem, or ban, on Jericho, and his transgression brought the guilt and disgrace of sin upon the whole nation. Achan-- called afterwards "Achar" ("trouble") ( ). Zabdi-- or Zimri ( ). Zerah-- or Zarah, son of Judah and Tamar ( ). His genealogy is given probably to show that from a parentage so infamous the descendants would not be carefully trained in the fear of God.

‏ Joshua 7:1

CHAPTER 7 Jos 7:1. Achan's Trespass.

1. the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing--There was one transgressor against the cherem, or ban, on Jericho, and his transgression brought the guilt and disgrace of sin upon the whole nation.

Achan--called afterwards "Achar" ("trouble") (1Ch 2:7).

Zabdi--or Zimri (1Ch 2:6).

Zerah--or Zarah, son of Judah and Tamar (Ge 38:30). His genealogy is given probably to show that from a parentage so infamous the descendants would not be carefully trained in the fear of God.