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A Rebellion Against God's Order
Commentators explain this event, detailed in Numbers 16, was not just a personal dispute but a rebellion against God's divine order. Dathan and Abiram, along with Korah, challenged the authority of Moses and the God-ordained priesthood. Their sin was a direct assault on God's authority, which explains the severity of the judgment.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 11:6
18th Century
Theologian
Literally, "every living thing at their feet". The expression does not mean their goods, which would be included in their "households and …
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 11:6
19th Century
Bishop
What he did unto Dathan and Abiram... .— See Numbers 16. It is impossible to separate the rebellion of Korah from that of…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 11:6
17th Century
Pastor
And what he did unto Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the
son of Reuben
When the…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 11:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Observe the connection of these two: Thou shalt love the Lord, and keep his charge. Love will work in obedience, and that only is acceptab…