Charles Ellicott Commentary Joshua 7:1

"But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the devoted thing; for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the devoted thing: and the anger of Jehovah was kindled against the children of Israel." — Joshua 7:1 (ASV)

Achan ... of the tribe of Judah. —The tribe of Judah is distinguished in sacred history both for great crimes and great achievements. (See Names on the Gates of Pearl. —Judah.)