KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under them:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
As soon as Moses finished speaking all these words, the ground split open right beneath them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God immediately responded to Moses' words by causing the earth to split open under the rebellious leaders.
📚 Historical Context
This dramatic event occurred during Korah's rebellion against Moses' leadership in the wilderness. Korah, Dathan, and Abiram had challenged Moses' authority and God's chosen order, gathering 250 prominent Israelites in their revolt. Moses had just called upon God to show who He had truly chosen by creating a supernatural sign.
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