And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins.
And Moses spoke to the people, saying, 'Please move away from the tents of these evil men, and don't touch anything that belongs to them, or you might be destroyed along with them for their sins.'
Moses is warning the Israelites to get away from rebellious leaders and their belongings to avoid being caught up in God's judgment against them.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt, facing various challenges and rebellions during their journey to the Promised Land. A group led by Korah, along with Dathan and Abiram, challenged Moses and Aaron's leadership, claiming that the entire congregation was holy and accusing them of overstepping their authority. Moses warned the people to separate from the tents of these rebels to avoid being caught in God's judgment against their sins.
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