Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and rose up against Moses. With them were 250 Israelite men, well-known community leaders who had been appointed members of the council. New Living Translation They incited a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 other leaders of the community, all prominent members of the assembly. English Standard Version And they rose up before Moses, with a number of the people of Israel, 250 chiefs of the congregation, chosen from the assembly, well-known men. Berean Standard Bible a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 men of Israel renowned as leaders of the congregation and representatives in the assembly. King James Bible And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown: New King James Version and they rose up before Moses with some of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty leaders of the congregation, representatives of the congregation, men of renown. New American Standard Bible and they stood before Moses, together with some of the sons of Israel, 250 leaders of the congregation chosen in the assembly, men of renown. NASB 1995 and they rose up before Moses, together with some of the sons of Israel, two hundred and fifty leaders of the congregation, chosen in the assembly, men of renown. NASB 1977 and they rose up before Moses, together with some of the sons of Israel, two hundred and fifty leaders of the congregation, chosen in the assembly, men of renown. Legacy Standard Bible and they rose up before Moses, together with some of the sons of Israel, 250 leaders of the congregation, those called upon by the assembly, men of renown. Amplified Bible and they rose up [in rebellion] before Moses, together with some of the Israelites, two hundred and fifty leaders of the congregation chosen in the assembly, men of distinction. Christian Standard Bible two hundred fifty prominent Israelite men who were leaders of the community and representatives in the assembly, and they rebelled against Moses. Holman Christian Standard Bible 250 prominent Israelite men who were leaders of the community and representatives in the assembly, and they rebelled against Moses. American Standard Version and they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the congregation, called to the assembly, men of renown; English Revised Version and they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the congregation, called to the assembly, men of renown: GOD'S WORD® Translation These four men were joined by 250 Israelite men, well-known leaders of the community, chosen by the assembly. International Standard Version of a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 community leaders, Israelis who were famous men and representatives from the assembly. Majority Standard Bible a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 men of Israel renowned as leaders of the congregation and representatives in the assembly. NET Bible and rebelled against Moses, along with some of the Israelites, 250 leaders of the community, chosen from the assembly, famous men. New Heart English Bible and they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred fifty leaders of the congregation, called to the assembly, men of renown; Webster's Bible Translation And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown: World English Bible They rose up before Moses, with some of the children of Israel, two hundred fifty princes of the congregation, called to the assembly, men of renown. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they rise up before Moses with men of the sons of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the congregation, called of the convention, men of renown, Young's Literal Translation and they rise up before Moses, with men of the sons of Israel, two hundred and fifty, princes of the company, called of the convention, men of name, Smith's Literal Translation And they will rise up before Moses, and men from the sons of Israel, fifty and two hundred chiefs of the assembly, called by appointment, and men of name: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleRose lap against Moses, and with them two hundred and fifty others of the children of Israel, leading men of the synagogue, and who in the time of assembly were called by name. Catholic Public Domain Version rose up against Moses, with two hundred fifty others of the sons of Israel, leading men of the assembly, and who, at the time of a council, would be called by name. New American Bible two hundred and fifty Israelites who were leaders in the community, members of the council and men of note, and confronted Moses. New Revised Standard Version two hundred fifty Israelite men, leaders of the congregation, chosen from the assembly, well-known men, and they confronted Moses. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they rose up before Moses with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty chiefs of the assembly, who at that time were men of renown; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they stood before Moshe and men from the sons of Israel, two hundred and fifty Leaders of the assembly, being called for the time, men of fame. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and they rose up in face of Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty men; they were princes of the congregation, the elect men of the assembly, men of renown; Brenton Septuagint Translation and rose up before Moses, and two hundred and fifty men of the sons of Israel, chiefs of the assembly, chosen councillors, and men of renown. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Korah's Rebellion1Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath son of Levi, along with some Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—conducted 2a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 men of Israel renowned as leaders of the congregation and representatives in the assembly. 3They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have taken too much upon yourselves! For everyone in the entire congregation is holy, and the LORD is in their midst. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?”… Cross References Jude 1:11 Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion. 2 Peter 2:10 Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings. 1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.” 1 Corinthians 10:10 And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel. Psalm 106:16-18 In the camp they envied Moses, as well as Aaron, the holy one of the LORD. / The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan; it covered the assembly of Abiram. / Then fire blazed through their company; flames consumed the wicked. Acts 7:39 But our fathers refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt. Hebrews 3:16 For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? Deuteronomy 11:6 and what He did in the midst of all the Israelites to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab the Reubenite, when the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them, their households, their tents, and every living thing that belonged to them. 1 Timothy 6:3-5 If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching, / he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions, / and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain. Matthew 23:2-3 “The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. Romans 13:1-2 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. Exodus 6:14-15 These were the heads of their fathers’ houses: The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, were Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. These were the clans of Reuben. / The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon. 2 Timothy 3:8 Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and disqualified from the faith. Exodus 15:24 So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?” 1 Samuel 12:14-15 If you fear the LORD and serve Him and obey His voice, and if you do not rebel against the command of the LORD, and if both you and the king who rules over you follow the LORD your God, then all will be well. / But if you disobey the LORD and rebel against His command, then the hand of the LORD will be against you as it was against your fathers. Treasury of Scripture And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown: famous Numbers 26:9 And the sons of Eliab; Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. This is that Dathan and Abiram, which were famous in the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against the LORD: Genesis 6:4 There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown. 1 Chronicles 5:24 And these were the heads of the house of their fathers, even Epher, and Ishi, and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty men of valour, famous men, and heads of the house of their fathers. Jump to Previous Appointed Assembly Chiefs Children Chosen Community Congregation Elect Hundred Israel Israelite Leaders Members Moses Princes Renown Together Well-KnownJump to Next Appointed Assembly Chiefs Children Chosen Community Congregation Elect Hundred Israel Israelite Leaders Members Moses Princes Renown Together Well-KnownNumbers 16 1. The rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram23. Moses separates the people from the rebels' tents 31. The earth swallows up Korah, and a fire consumes others 36. The censers are reserved to holy use 41. 14,700 are slain by a plague, for murmuring against Moses and Aaron 46. Aaron by incense stays the plague and rose up against Moses This phrase indicates a rebellion or insurrection. The Hebrew root for "rose up" is "קוּם" (qum), which means to arise or stand up. This action signifies a deliberate and conscious decision to oppose authority. Historically, Moses was the divinely appointed leader of Israel, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt. The rebellion against Moses was not merely against a human leader but against God's chosen representative. This act of defiance highlights the recurring theme of human pride and the challenge of submitting to divine authority. along with 250 men of Israel well-known leaders of the congregation chosen in the assembly men of renown Two hundred and fifty princes . . . --It has been inferred from Numbers 27:3, where it is stated that Zelophehad, the Manassite, did not take part in the rebellion, that these princes, or chief men of the congregation, belonged to the other tribes of Israel as well as that of Levi. They are called Korah's company because he was their leader, and it is probable from Numbers 16:8 that a large number of them belonged to the tribe of Levi. Verse 2. - And they rose up before Moses. It is suggested that the Reubenites were aggrieved because their father had been deprived of his birthright in favour of Judah, and that Korah was aggrieved because the Uzzielites had been preferred in the person of Elizaphan to the Izharites (chapter 3:30). These accusations have nothing whatever in the narrative to support them, and are suspicious because they are so easy and so sure to be made in such cases. In all ecclesiastical history the true reformer, as well as the heretic and the demagogue, has always been charged with being actuated by motives of disappointed ambition. Without these gratuitous suppositions there was quite enough to excite the anger and opposition of such discontented and insubordinate minds as are to be found in every community. With certain of the children of Israel. These were gathered front the tribes at large, as implied in the statement that Zelophehad a Manassite was not amongst them (Numbers 27:8). Famous in the congregation. Literally, "called men of the congregation." Septuagint, σύγκλητοι βουλῆς, representatives of the host in the great council (cf. chapter Numbers 1:16; 26:9).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew a rebellionוַיָּקֻ֙מוּ֙ (way·yā·qu·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand against לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face Moses, מֹשֶׁ֔ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver along with 250 חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים (ḥă·miš·šîm) Number - common plural Strong's 2572: Fifty men אַנְשֵׁי־ (’an·šê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 582: Man, mankind of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc renowned שֵֽׁם׃ (šêm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name as leaders נְשִׂיאֵ֥י (nə·śî·’ê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist of the congregation עֵדָ֛ה (‘ê·ḏāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage and representatives קְרִאֵ֥י (qə·ri·’ê) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 7148: Called, summoned in the assembly. מוֹעֵ֖ד (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting Links Numbers 16:2 NIVNumbers 16:2 NLT Numbers 16:2 ESV Numbers 16:2 NASB Numbers 16:2 KJV Numbers 16:2 BibleApps.com Numbers 16:2 Biblia Paralela Numbers 16:2 Chinese Bible Numbers 16:2 French Bible Numbers 16:2 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 16:2 And they rose up before Moses (Nu Num.) |
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