The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917], at sacred-texts.com
Israel
The sin of Achan and its results teach the great truth of the oneness of the people of God, (Jos 7:11). "Israel hath sinned." See in illustration; (Co1 5:1-7); (Co1 12:12-14); (Co1 12:26). The whole cause of Christ is injured by the sin, neglect, or unspirituality of one believer.