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The sons of Eliab: Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. These are that Dathan and Abiram, who were called of the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against Yahweh,

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Rebelling Against God's Leaders

Commentators explain that Dathan and Abiram's rebellion against Moses and Aaron was not merely a political disagreement. By striving against the leaders God had appointed, they were ultimately 'striving against Jehovah' himself. This highlights the serious nature of opposing God-ordained authority.

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John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 26:9

17th Century

Pastor

And the sons of Eliab; Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram
Of Nemuel we nowhere else read that either he died without chi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 26:1–51

17th Century

Minister

Moses did not number the people except when God commanded him. Here, the families are registered, as well as the tribes. The total was nearly the s…

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