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A fire was kindled in their company. The flame burned up the wicked.
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A Specific Historical Judgment
Commentators unanimously identify this verse with the rebellion against Moses and Aaron recorded in Numbers 16. Specifically, the 'fire' from the Lord consumed the 250 men who were illegitimately offering incense (Numbers 16:35). This was a direct and severe judgment against those who rebelled against God's appointed leadership and holy commands.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
On these verses see Numbers 16:31-35. This refers to the time when they rebelled against Moses.
19th Century
Anglican
These twenty verses cover the desert wanderings, beginning with the discontented spirit mentioned in Exodus 15:23.
Baptist
The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram. And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burnt up the wi…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And a fire was kindled in their company This seems to be the company of Korah, or however a part of it, the two hund…
Those who will not wait for God's counsel will justly be given up to their own hearts' lusts, to walk in their own counsels. An undue desire, even …
