Numbers 16:25 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Moses rose up and went unto Dathan and Abiram; and the elders of Israel followed him.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Moses got up and went to where Dathan and Abiram were, and the leaders of Israel went with him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is taking decisive action by going directly to confront the rebels, with Israel's leaders backing him up.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram against Moses' leadership in the wilderness. These men had publicly challenged Moses' authority and God's chosen structure for Israel. Moses is now moving to address this crisis directly, showing both courage and the support of Israel's legitimate leaders.

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Tell the people to move away from the tents of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.

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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.

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Now Korah (who was a descendant of Levi through Kohath and Izhar), along with Dathan and Abiram (sons of Eliab), and On (son of Peleth) - these last three being from the tribe of Reuben - gathered men together.

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