Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on 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.