KJV ORIGINAL
And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
A fire broke out among them; the flames destroyed the wicked people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes God's judgment falling like fire on those who rebelled against Him.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm recounts Israel's history of rebellion and God's responses. The verse specifically refers to the incident when Korah, Dathan, and Abiram led a rebellion against Moses' leadership in the wilderness. According to Numbers 16, God's judgment came as fire from heaven and the earth opening up to swallow the rebels.
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