Numbers 16:35 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And there came out a fire from the LORD, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And fire came out from the LORD and completely destroyed the 250 men who had offered incense.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God sent fire that killed the 250 men who had rebelled against Moses and Aaron by offering incense when they weren't supposed to.

📚 Historical Context

This occurred during Israel's wilderness wandering when Korah led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron's leadership. These 250 men had joined the rebellion and inappropriately offered incense, which was a priestly duty reserved only for Aaron's family. This divine judgment demonstrated God's protection of the priesthood He had established and the serious consequences of challenging His appointed authority.

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