Numbers 16:33

Translations

Modern

They went down alive into Sheol with all they owned. The earth closed over them, and they vanished from the assembly.

Traditional

They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation.

Literal

And they went down—they and all those with them—alive into the pit, and the earth closed over them, and they perished from the midst of the assembly.

Latin

…descenderuntque vivi in infernum operti humo, et perierunt de medio multitudinis.

Original

Hebrew

English

They went down alive into Sheol with all they owned. The earth closed over them, and they vanished from the assembly.

Notes

Numbers 16:31–33

Korah’s sons did not die at this time (26:10–11). Later, his descendants became gatekeepers and musicians in the temple (1 Chronicles 9:19, 31; 26:19; 2 Chronicles 20:19; see the titles of Psalms 42; 45–49; 84–85; 87–88).

Numbers 16:1–17:13

Another rebellion demanded a clear separation of duties between priests and Levites. This power struggle was more serious than previous rebellions against God's authority (chapter 11; 12:1–15; 14:1–45).

In these historical events, the rebels protested minor issues and questioned their leaders' actions. Yet, Moses reminded them that they were actually rebelling against God. As a result, the Israelites suffered deadly consequences for their rebellion.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Apostasy Life After Death Remove the Evil Retribution The Dangers of Sin

Related verses

Psalm 143:7
Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit.
Psalm 69:15
Do not let the floods engulf me or the depths swallow me up; let not the Pit close its mouth over me.
Isaiah 14:9
Sheol beneath is eager to meet you upon your arrival. It stirs the spirits of the dead to greet you—all the rulers of the earth. It makes all the kings of the nations rise from their thrones.
Ezekiel 32:18
“Son of man, wail for the multitudes of Egypt, and consign her and the daughters of the mighty nations to the depths of the earth with those who descend to the Pit:
Psalm 9:15
The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden.
Psalm 55:23
But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You.
Isaiah 14:15
But you will be brought down to Sheol, to the lowest depths of the Pit.
Jude 1:11
Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed for profit into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion.
Ezekiel 32:30
All the leaders of the north and all the Sidonians are there; they went down in disgrace with the slain, despite the terror of their might. They lie uncircumcised with those slain by the sword and bear their shame with those who descend to the Pit.

Glossary

Aaron Aaron’s Rod Abiram Courts and Trials Deuteronomy, Book of Earthquake Incense Jude, Letter of Kadesh, Kadesh-Barnea Korah Korahite, Korathite Numbers, Book of Place of the Dead Reuben, Tribe of Sheol Wilderness Wanderings

Topics

Ambition: Korah and his Co-Conspirators Conspiracy: Miriam and Aaron, Against Moses Dathan: A Conspirator Against Moses Incense: Korah and his Company Punished for offering Incense: Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Israel: Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Returned by the Way to the Red Sea: Korah Punished Judgments: Upon Individuals - Exemplified: Korah Miracles: Catalogue of The Destruction of Korah Miracles: Design of Priests: Punishment for Invading the office of The Levites: Punishment of Korah and Others of, for offering Incense Treason of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Against Moses and Aaron

Numbers 16:33

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