And the sons of Eliab; Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. This is that Dathan and Abiram, which were famous in the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against the LORD:
The sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. These are the same Dathan and Abiram who became well-known among the people for rebelling against Moses and Aaron when they joined Korah's group in their fight against the LORD.
This verse identifies two brothers, Dathan and Abiram, as the notorious rebels who joined Korah in challenging Moses' and Aaron's God-given authority.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in a census taken near the end of Israel's 40-year wilderness journey. It specifically calls out Dathan and Abiram, who had participated in Korah's rebellion (Numbers 16), where they challenged Moses' leadership and were swallowed up by the earth as divine judgment. The mention serves as a historical reminder of the consequences of rebelling against God's appointed leaders.
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