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
This verse concludes the account of Korah's rebellion, where Korah and others challenged Moses' and Aaron's leadership, claiming they had gone too far in exalting themselves above the congregation. After God dramatically judged Korah and his followers by having the earth swallow them, the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron, blaming them for the deaths. God then sent a plague among the people as judgment for their continued rebellion.
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