All of them being men of importance, leaders of Klall Yisroel.

The explanation of their Pegam (wrongdoing) was as follows: That in their own eyes they looked upon themselves as the heads of Klall Yisroel.

• Saba Kadisha of Lechovich - Sefer Toras AvOS

We find by the Meraglim, that even though they were great men, but since they were pogem (defiled) against Eretz Yisroel they did not have a Takonoh (rectification). Surely Midah Tovah Miruboh – how much greater is to the good. Therefore, those who support Eretz Yisroel, how great is the good that is stored for them, and their reward is great.

• Sefer Divrei Shmuel

This is surely said when it is done in accordance with Torah and Mitzvos. Otherwise, Chas VeSholom, it too is a rebellion in Hashem.