Psalms 106:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The ground split open and swallowed up Dathan, and buried Abiram and all his followers.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse recalls God's judgment when the earth literally opened up and swallowed rebels who opposed Moses' leadership.

📚 Historical Context

This verse from Psalms recalls an event during the Israelites' wilderness journey after their exodus from Egypt. Dathan and Abiram, along with Korah, led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron's God-appointed leadership, challenging the authority established by God. As a result, God judged them by causing the earth to open and swallow Dathan, Abiram, and their followers, demonstrating divine intervention in response to disobedience.

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