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Themes in Numbers 16

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Themes in Numbers 16

Numbers 16:1 (show verse)

Korah son of Izhar, Dathan and Abiram sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth dared to challenge Moses. Korah was a descendant of Kohath and Levi. Dathan, Abiram, and On were descendants of Reuben.

Abiram » Dathan and abiram
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Rebellion of korah
Eliab » A reubenite, progenitor of dathan and abiram
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
On » Leader » Reubenites » Rebelled » moses
Peleth » A reubenite
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Reuben » His children
The tribe of Reuben » Remarkable persons of
Self-exaltation » Instances of » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:2 (show verse)

These four men were joined by two hundred and fifty Israelite men, well known leaders of the congregation. The assembly chose them.

Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Rebellion of korah
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Murmuring » Of israelites against moses
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Self-exaltation » Instances of » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

They came together to confront Moses and Aaron. They said: You have gone far enough! Everyone in the whole congregation is holy. Jehovah is among them. Why do you set yourselves above Jehovah's assembly?

Aaron » mum » by the people
false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against moses by korah
Ambition » Exemplified » Korah, &c
Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Church of israel » Was relatively holy
Conspiracy » General examples of
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Rebellion of korah
Envy » Forbidden » Examples of
Envy » Instances of » Korah, dathan, and abiram, of moses
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Murmuring » Of israelites against moses
Plotting » General examples of
Presumption » Instances of » Korah, dathan, and abiram
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Self-exaltation » Instances of » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:4 (show verse)

When Moses heard this, he bowed with his face touching the ground.

Aaron » mum » by the people
Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Rebellion of korah
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Meekness » Instances of » moses
moses » Character of » Meekness of
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:5 (show verse)

Then he said to Korah and all his followers: In the morning Jehovah will show who belongs to him, who is holy. He will have that person come near him. Only the person Jehovah chooses will be allowed to come near him.

Numbers 16:6 (show verse)

Korah, you and all your followers must do this tomorrow: Take incense burners,

Aaron » mum » by the people
Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Censer » Used for offering incense
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Rebellion of korah
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Meekness » Instances of » moses
moses » Character of » Meekness of
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:7 (show verse)

Put burning coals and incense in them in Jehovah's presence. Jehovah will choose the man who is holy. You have gone far enough!

Numbers 16:8 (show verse)

Moses also said to Korah: Listen, you sons of Levi!

Aaron » mum » by the people
Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Rebellion of korah
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Meekness » Instances of » moses
moses » Character of » Meekness of
Murmuring » Instances of » Korah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:9 (show verse)

Is it not enough for you that the God of Israel has separated you from the rest of the congregation of Israel? Jehovah has brought you near to do the work for his tent and stand in front of the community to serve them.

Aaron » mum » by the people
Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Rebellion of korah
Israel » Rebellion
Levites » Set apart as ministers of religion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Meekness » Instances of » moses
moses » Character of » Meekness of
Murmuring » Instances of » Korah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Instances of » Moses, of korah
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:10 (show verse)

He brought you and all the other Levites near. But now you demand to be priests.

Aaron » mum » by the people
Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Rebellion of korah
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Meekness » Instances of » moses
moses » Character of » Meekness of
Murmuring » Instances of » Korah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Instances of » Moses, of korah
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:11 (show verse)

You and all your followers have joined forces against Jehovah! Who is Aaron that you should complain about him?

Aaron » mum » by the people
Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Rebellion of korah
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Meekness » Instances of » moses
moses » Character of » Meekness of
Murmuring » Instances of » Korah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Instances of » Moses, of korah
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:12 (show verse)

Then Moses sent for Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab. But they said: We will not come!

Abiram » Dathan and abiram
Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Rebellion of korah
Eliab » A reubenite, progenitor of dathan and abiram
Ingratitude » Of man to man » Israelites, to moses
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:13 (show verse)

Is it not enough that you brought us out of a land flowing with milk and honey only to kill us in the desert? Do you also have to order us around?

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against moses by korah
Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Ambition » Falsely charged against moses
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Rebellion of korah
Honey » Abounded in » Egypt
Ingratitude » To man, instances of
Ingratitude » Of man to man » Israelites, to moses
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Murmuring » Of israelites against moses
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:14 (show verse)

You have not brought us into a land flowing with milk and honey or given us any fields and vineyards to own. Do you think you can still pull the wool over our eyes? We will not come.

Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Rebellion of korah
Ingratitude » Of man to man » Israelites, to moses
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Murmuring » Of israelites against moses
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:15 (show verse)

Moses became angry and said to Jehovah: Do not accept their offering. I have not taken anything from them, not even a donkey. And I have not mistreated any of them.

Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Anger » Justifiable, exemplified
Domestic Donkeys » Often taken unlawfully by corrupt rulers
Business life » Integrity » Examples of
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Rebellion of korah
Honesty » Integrity » Examples of
Indignation » Man's righteous
Integrity » Instances of » Moses, in taking nothing from the israelites in consideration of his services
Israel » Rebellion
Justice » Exemplified » moses
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
moses » Character of » Impatience of
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » moses » Administration
Self-denial » Instances of » Moses, in taking no compensation from the israelites for his services
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron
Virtues » Integrity » Examples of

Numbers 16:16 (show verse)

Moses said to Korah: Tomorrow you and all your followers must come into Jehovah's presence. Aaron will also be there with you.

Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Censer » Used for offering incense
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Rebellion of korah
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:17 (show verse)

Each man will take his incense burner and put incense in it. They will offer all two hundred and fifty incense burners to Jehovah. Then you and Aaron offer your incense burners.

Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Censer » Used for offering incense
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Rebellion of korah
Incense » Uses of
Incense » Offered » In censers
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:18 (show verse)

So each man took his incense burner. He put burning coals and incense in it and stood with Moses and Aaron at the entrance to the tent of meeting.

Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Censer » Used for offering incense
Censers » Of korah, &c made into plates to cover the altar
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Rebellion of korah
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:19 (show verse)

Korah assembled all his followers who opposed Moses and Aaron at the entrance to the tent of meeting. The glory of Jehovah appeared to the entire group.

Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Cloud of glory » Special appearances of » At the rebellion of korah, &c
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Rebellion of korah
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Tabernacle » Israelites worship at
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:20 (show verse)

Jehovah said to Moses and Aaron:

Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:21 (show verse)

Move away from these men. I will destroy them instantly.

Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
Holiness » Should lead to separation from the wicked
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:22 (show verse)

Immediately, they bowed with their faces touching the ground and said: O God, you are the God who gives the breath of life to everyone! If one man sins, will you be angry with the entire congregation?

Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Prayer » Postures in » Falling on the face
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:23 (show verse)

Then Jehovah said to Moses:

Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:24 (show verse)

Tell the congregation: 'Move away from the tents of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.'

Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:25 (show verse)

Moses got up and went to Dathan and Abiram, and the elders of Israel followed him.

Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:26 (show verse)

He said to the congregation: Move away from the tents of these wicked men. Do not touch anything that belongs to them, or you'll be swept away because of all their sins.

Alliance and society with the enemies of God » A call to come out from
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Involve saints in their punishment
Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
Holiness » Should lead to separation from the wicked
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:27 (show verse)

So they moved away from the tents of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Dathan and Abiram came out and were standing at the entrances to their tents with their wives and children.

Abiram » Dathan and abiram
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Examples of forsaking
Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:28 (show verse)

Moses said: This is how you will know that Jehovah sent me to do all these things and that it wasn't my idea:

Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
Faith » Instances of » moses » At the death of korah
God » Mercy of » Messengers of
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Israel » Rebellion
Leaders » Men of God » Sent as divine messengers
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Men of God » Leaders » Sent as divine messengers
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Moses and aaron: » Destruction of korah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Prophets » Examples of » Sent by God as divine messengers
Religious » Men of God » Sent as divine messengers
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:29 (show verse)

If these men die a natural death like all other people Jehovah has not sent me.

Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
Faith » Instances of » moses » At the death of korah
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Moses and aaron: » Destruction of korah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:30 (show verse)

But if Jehovah does something totally new, if the ground opens up, swallows them and everything that belongs to them, and they go down alive to their graves; then you will know that these men have treated Jehovah with contempt.

Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Korah, &c punished
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Moses and aaron: » Destruction of korah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Rebellion against God » Provokes God
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:31 (show verse)

When he finished speaking, the ground under them split,

Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Anger of God » Exemplified against » Korah
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Korah, &c punished
Earthquakes » Frequently accompanied by » Opening of the earth
Earthquakes » Mentioned in scripture » in the wilderness
Earthquakes » Instances of » When korah, dathan, and abiram were swallowed up
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Miracles » Catalogue of » The destruction of korah
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Moses and aaron: » Destruction of korah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:32 (show verse)

and the earth opened up to swallow them, their families, the followers of Korah, and all their property.

Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Examples of the judgments of God against » Korah, &c
Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Korah, &c
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Korah, &c punished
Earthquakes » Frequently accompanied by » Opening of the earth
Earthquakes » Mentioned in scripture » in the wilderness
Earthquakes » Instances of » When korah, dathan, and abiram were swallowed up
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Miracles » Catalogue of » The destruction of korah
Miracles » To witness to Christ as messiah spurious » Destruction of korah
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Moses and aaron: » Destruction of korah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Punishment » Capital Punishment » Examples of the infliction of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:33 (show verse)

They went down alive to their graves with everything that belonged to them. The ground covered them. They disappeared from the assembly.

Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Korah, &c punished
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Miracles » Catalogue of » The destruction of korah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Treason » Instances of » Of korah, dathan, and abiram against moses and aaron

Numbers 16:34 (show verse)

All the Israelites around them ran away when they heard their screams. They thought the ground would swallow them, also.

Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Korah, &c punished
Earthquakes » Men always terrified by
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Miracles » Catalogue of » The destruction of korah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of

Numbers 16:35 (show verse)

Fire came from Jehovah and consumed the two hundred and fifty men who were offering incense.

Ambition » Instances of » Korah and his co-conspirators
Anger of God » Exemplified against » Korah
Conspiracy » Instances of » Miriam and aaron, against moses
Dathan » Conspirator » moses
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Korah, &c punished
Fire » As an instrument of divine judgment
Fire » Miraculous » Consumed the company of korah
Fire » Consumes the conspirators with korah, dathan, and abiram
Incense » Korah and his company punished for offering
Incense » Korah, dathan, and abiram
Israel » Rebellion
the Levites » Punishment of korah and others of, for offering incense
Miracles » Catalogue of » The destruction of korah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of

Numbers 16:36 (show verse)

Then Jehovah said to Moses:

Altar » Of incense » A cover made for, of the censers of korah
Israel » Rebellion

Numbers 16:37 (show verse)

Tell Eleazar, son of the priest Aaron, to take the incense burners out of the fire and scatter the coals and incense somewhere else. This is because the incense burners have become holy.

Altar » Of incense » A cover made for, of the censers of korah
Censer » Those which korah used were converted into plates
Israel » Rebellion

Numbers 16:38 (show verse)

The incense burners of these men who sinned and lost their lives are holy, because they were offered to Jehovah. Hammer them into thin metal sheets to cover the altar. This will be a sign to the Israelites.

Altar » Of incense » A cover made for, of the censers of korah
Censer » Those which korah used were converted into plates
Israel » Rebellion
Token » Cover of the altar

Numbers 16:39 (show verse)

The priest Eleazar took the copper incense burners that had been brought by those who had been burned to death. The incense burners were then hammered into thin metal sheets to cover the altar.

Altar » Of incense » A cover made for, of the censers of korah
Censer » Those which korah used were converted into plates
Censers » Of korah, &c made into plates to cover the altar
Censers » Made of » Brass
Israel » Rebellion
Token » Cover of the altar

Numbers 16:40 (show verse)

He followed Jehovah's command given through Moses. The copper-covered altar will remind Israel that no one but a descendant of Aaron may come near to burn incense to Jehovah. Everyone else will die like Korah and his followers.

exclusion Admission » Exclusion » From holy places (tabernacle and temple)
Altar » Of incense » A cover made for, of the censers of korah
Exclusion » From holy places (tabernacle and temple)
Incense » Uses of
Incense » None but priest to offer
Israel » Rebellion
Memorials » The brazen censers
priests » All except seed of aaron excluded from being
Sacrilege » Instances of » Of korah and his group
Strangers » Jewish prohibitions concerning
Token » Cover of the altar

Numbers 16:41 (show verse)

The next day the whole congregation of Israel complained to Moses and Aaron. They said: You have killed Jehovah's people.

Aaron » mum » by the people
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Plague sent
Israel » Complaints » Against moses » Plagues » death
moses » People complain against moses and aaron
Murmuring » Instances of » israelites
Murmuring » Of israelites against moses
Murmuring » Against » Ministers of God
Plague » On the israelites » After complaining about the destruction of korah and his family

Numbers 16:42 (show verse)

The congregation came together to confront Moses and Aaron. When they turned toward the tent of meeting, they saw the smoke covering it, and the glory of Jehovah appeared.

Cloud of glory » Special appearances of » At the murmuring of israel on account of korah's death
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Plague sent
Israel » Complaints » Against moses » Plagues » death
Plague » On the israelites » After complaining about the destruction of korah and his family
Tabernacle » Israelites worship at

Numbers 16:43 (show verse)

Then Moses and Aaron went to the front of the tent of meeting.

journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Plague sent
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Interceding
Israel » Complaints » Against moses » Plagues » death
Plague » On the israelites » After complaining about the destruction of korah and his family
Tabernacle » Israelites worship at

Numbers 16:44 (show verse)

Jehovah said to Moses:

Numbers 16:45 (show verse)

Get away from these people, and let me destroy them in an instant! Immediately, they bowed with their faces touching the ground.

journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Plague sent
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Interceding
Israel » Complaints » Against moses » Plagues » death
Murmuring » Punishment of
Plague » On the israelites » After complaining about the destruction of korah and his family

Numbers 16:46 (show verse)

Moses said to Aaron: Take your incense burner, put burning coals from the altar and incense in it, and go quickly into the congregation to make peace with Jehovah for the people. Jehovah shows his anger! A plague has started.

Aaron » priestly » intercession
Atonement » By incense
Censer » Used for offering incense
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Plague sent
Fire » Sacred » Incense burned with
God's Judgments » Plagues » General references to
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Interceding
Incense » Uses of
Incense » Offered » In censers
Incense » In making atonement
Incense » Offered » With fire » Altar of burnt-offering
Incense » Designed for atonement
Israel » Complaints » Against moses » Plagues » death
Miracles » Catalogue of » The plagues in egypt
Miracles » Catalogue of » The plague
Murmuring » Punishment of
Plague » On the israelites » After complaining about the destruction of korah and his family
Plagues » Sent upon » Israel for murmuring at destruction of korah

Numbers 16:47 (show verse)

Aaron took his incense burner, as Moses told him. He ran into the middle of the assembly, because the plague had already begun among the people. He put incense on the incense burner to make peace with Jehovah for the people.

Aaron » priestly » intercession
Atonement » By incense
under the law Atonement » Extraordinary cases of
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Aaron
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Plague stayed
Disease » Sent as a judgment » Disease sent
God » Special judgments inflicted » Disease sent
God's Judgments » Special judgments inflicted » Disease sent
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Interceding
Incense » In making atonement
Incense » Designed for atonement
Israel » Complaints » Against moses » Plagues » death
Miracles » Catalogue of » The plagues in egypt
Miracles » Catalogue of » The plague
Plague » On the israelites » After complaining about the destruction of korah and his family
Plagues » Sent upon » Israel for murmuring at destruction of korah

Numbers 16:48 (show verse)

He stood between those who had died and those who were still alive. The plague stopped.

Aaron » priestly » intercession
Atonement » By incense
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Aaron
Christ, the mediator » Typified » Aaron
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Plague stayed
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Interceding
Israel » Complaints » Against moses » Plagues » death
Jesus Christ » Mediation of » By aaron
Mediator » Man as
Miracles » Catalogue of » The plagues in egypt
Miracles » Catalogue of » The plague
Plague » On the israelites » After complaining about the destruction of korah and his family
Plagues » Sent upon » Israel for murmuring at destruction of korah

Numbers 16:49 (show verse)

Fourteen thousand seven hundred died from the plague in addition to those who died because of Korah.

Atonement » By incense
journey of israel through the Desert » Returned by the way to the red sea » Plague stayed
Israel » Complaints » Against moses » Plagues » death
Miracles » Catalogue of » The plagues in egypt
Miracles » Catalogue of » The plague
Plague » On the israelites » After complaining about the destruction of korah and his family
Plagues » Sent upon » Israel for murmuring at destruction of korah

Numbers 16:50 (show verse)

By the time Aaron came back to Moses at the entrance to the tent of meeting, the plague had stopped.