Because thou hast let go out of thy hand] Chap. 22. 73. a man] Ben-hadad, an implacable enemy of Israel. whom I appointed, &c.] Heb. of my curse. It is probable that the prophet who foretold the victory (v. 28.) gave it also in charge, that the king and all should be destroyed: if not, yet the law expresly enjoyned as much, Deuteronomy 7:2. The word wherby Achans sin is set forth is here used, Joshua 7:1. See 1 Samuel 15:18, &c. thy life shall go for his] Verse 39. Thou and thy people shall be destroyed. See this accomplished, Chap. 22. 34, &c.