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
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, facing various challenges to Moses' leadership. A rebellion led by Korah, along with 250 Israelite leaders, challenged Moses and Aaron by claiming the right to offer incense, a sacred duty reserved for the priests. God intervened to affirm His chosen authorities, demonstrating His judgment through fire that consumed the rebels.
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