And said unto them, Ye shall not bring in the captives hither: for whereas we have offended against the LORD [already], ye intend to add [more] to our sins and to our trespass: for our trespass is great, and [there is] fierce wrath against Israel.
Ver. 13. Ye shall not bring in the captives hither.] This was right; the commanders take part with the prophet in opposing and beating down the sins of the people.
To add more to our sins, and to our trespass.] That is, To the iniquity of our sin, as David calleth it, Psa 32:5 the guilt that followeth upon it, that biteth like a serpent, and stingeth as an adder. Pro 23:32