Now they that died in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, beside them that died about the matter of Korah.
Now those who died in the plague numbered fourteen thousand seven hundred, not counting those who had already died because of Korah's rebellion.
This verse records the devastating cost of rebellion against God's authority - over 14,000 people died in a plague that followed Korah's uprising.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, facing various challenges and tests of faith. Korah, a Levite, along with Dathan and Abiram, led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, accusing them of overstepping their authority and demanding equal leadership. As a result, God intervened with judgments, including a plague that killed 14,700 people, highlighting the consequences of challenging His appointed leaders.
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