And what he did unto Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben: how the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and their tents, and all the substance that was in their possession, in the midst of all Israel:
And remember what he did to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab from the tribe of Reuben: how the earth opened up like a mouth and swallowed them, along with their families, their tents, and everything they owned, right in front of all Israel.
This verse reminds the Israelites of God's dramatic judgment when the ground opened up and swallowed rebellious leaders and their families as a warning to the whole nation.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram recorded in Numbers 16, where these leaders challenged Moses' authority and God's appointed leadership. As judgment, God caused the earth to split open and swallow the rebels and their households alive, serving as a powerful demonstration of divine authority to the entire Israelite community in the wilderness.
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