Numbers 16:42

Translations

Modern

But when the congregation gathered against them, Moses and Aaron turned toward the Tent of Meeting, and suddenly the cloud covered it and the glory of the LORD appeared.

Traditional

And it came to pass, when the congregation was gathered against Moses and against Aaron, that they looked toward the tabernacle of the congregation: and, behold, the cloud covered it, and the glory of the Lord appeared.

Literal

And it came to pass, when the congregation had gathered against Moses and Aaron, that they turned toward the Tent of Meeting, and behold, the cloud covered it, and the glory of YHWH appeared.

Latin

Cumque oriretur seditio, et tumultus incresceret,

Original

Hebrew

English

But when the congregation gathered against them, Moses and Aaron turned toward the Tent of Meeting, and suddenly the cloud covered it and the glory of the LORD appeared.

Notes

Numbers 16:42–48

The glory of the LORD appeared again and threatened to destroy the people of Israel (see 16:19–20). Moses and Aaron intervened by falling facedown on the ground.

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 Remove the Evil Retribution The Cloud and Fire The Dangers of Sin

Related verses

Numbers 16:19
When Korah had gathered his whole assembly against them at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, the glory of the LORD appeared to the whole congregation.
Numbers 20:6
Then Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. They fell facedown, and the glory of the LORD appeared to them.
Leviticus 9:23
Moses and Aaron then entered the Tent of Meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people, and the glory of the LORD appeared to all the people.
Exodus 24:16
…and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered it, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud.
Numbers 14:10
But the whole congregation threatened to stone Joshua and Caleb. Then the glory of the LORD appeared to all the Israelites at the Tent of Meeting.
Exodus 16:7
…and in the morning you will see the LORD’s glory, because He has heard your grumbling against Him. For who are we, that you should grumble against us?”
Exodus 16:10
And as Aaron was speaking to the whole congregation of Israel, they looked toward the desert, and there in a cloud the glory of the LORD appeared.
Exodus 40:34–35
Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

Parallels

1 Corinthians 10:1–13

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Aaron Courts and Trials Deuteronomy, Book of Incense Jude, Letter of Kadesh, Kadesh-Barnea Korah Numbers, Book of Pillar of Fire and Cloud Wilderness Wanderings

Topics

Cloud of Glory: Special Appearances of: At the Murmuring of Israel on Account of Korah's Death Cloud: Pillar of Israel: Complain Against Moses and Aaron Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Returned by the Way to the Red Sea: Plague Sent Plague: On the Israelites: After Complaining About the Destruction of Korah and his Family Tabernacle: Israelites Worship At

Numbers 16:42

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