1)

Why did he mention Yonason?

1.

Malbim: Even though he was a tool of the salvation [if he sinned, he will die].

2)

Why should he die?

1.

Ramban (Vayikra 27:29), cited partially in Malbim: "Kol Cherem Asher Yacharam? Mos Yumas" teaches that the king or Great Sanhedrin has the power to impose a Cherem, and one who transgresses is Chayav Misah 1 . Also Achan and Anshei Yavesh Gil'ad were Chayav Misah for transgressing the Cheramim of Yehoshua (Yehoshua Perek 7) and the Tzibur (Shoftim Perek 21), respectively.

2.

Malbim: According to the Hashgachah that clung to him, this increases the sin that he did to arouse Hashem's anger. The closer one is to Hashem, the greater is his sin. 2


1

Refer to 14:45:3:5 and the note there.

2

This implies only Yonason, but if a commoner transgressed, perhaps he need not die. Why does he not explain 'even if it is Yonason, he will die?' (PF)

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