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Resisting God, Not Man
Commentators unanimously explain that Moses reframes the entire conflict. The rebellion, while appearing to be against Aaron, was fundamentally against the Lord. Because God Himself had established the Aaronic priesthood, to conspire against it was to wage war directly against God's authority and His established order.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 16:11
18th Century
Theologian
The words of Moses in his wrath are abrupt. The Aaronic priesthood was of divine appointment; and therefore, in rejecting it, the conspirators were…
John Calvin
On Numbers 16:11
16th Century
Theologian
For which cause both you, and all your company. He here lays open their sin, which they had tried to disguise. For they had neither scrupl…
John Gill
On Numbers 16:11
17th Century
Pastor
For which cause, both [you] and all your company [are]
gathered together against the Lord<…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 16:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Pride and ambition cause a great deal of trouble both in churches and states. The rebels quarrel with the establishment of the priesthood upon Aaro…