KJV ORIGINAL
And when Moses heard it, he fell upon his face:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Moses heard this, he fell face down on the ground.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses responded to a serious challenge against his leadership by falling face down, likely in prayer and humility before God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs during Korah's rebellion, when a group of Israelites led by Korah, Dathan, and Abiram challenged Moses' and Aaron's God-given authority in the wilderness. Moses had just heard their accusation that he and Aaron had elevated themselves above the rest of God's people. Falling face down was a common biblical response to crisis, showing both humility before God and an appeal for divine intervention.
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