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Numbers 16:19

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Korah gathered all the congregation against them unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto all the congregation.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Korah gathered the entire community against Moses and Aaron at the entrance to the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD appeared to everyone there.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Korah rallying all the Israelites against Moses and Aaron's leadership, but then God's powerful presence suddenly appears to everyone.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Korah's rebellion in the wilderness, where Korah (a Levite) and others challenged Moses and Aaron's God-given authority over Israel. The 'tabernacle of the congregation' was the sacred tent where God met with His people during their 40-year journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. When God's glory appeared, it was often a sign that divine judgment or important communication was about to occur.

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