Numbers 16:12 net — Then Moses summoned Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, but they said,“We will not come up.

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"Then Moses summoned Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, but they said,“We will not come up."

— Numbers 16:12, NET Bible

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Numbers 16 — Context

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Does it seem too small a thing to you that the God of Israel has separated you from the community of Israel to bring you near to himself, to perform the service of the tabernacle of the LORD, and to stand before the community to minister to them?

10

He has brought you near and all your brothers, the sons of Levi, with you. Do you now seek the priesthood also?

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Therefore you and all your company have assembled together against the LORD! And Aaron– what is he that you murmur against him?”

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Then Moses summoned Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, but they said,“We will not come up.

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Is it a small thing that you have brought us up out of the land that flows with milk and honey, to kill us in the wilderness? Now do you want to make yourself a prince over us?

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Moreover, you have not brought us into a land that flows with milk and honey, nor given us an inheritance of fields and vineyards. Do you think you can blind these men? We will not come up.”

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Moses was very angry, and he said to the LORD,“Have no respect for their offering! I have not taken so much as one donkey from them, nor have I harmed any one of them!”

Numbers 16:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 16:12 say?
Numbers 16:12 in the NET Bible reads: “Then Moses summoned Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, but they said,“We will not come up.”
Where is Numbers 16:12 in the Bible?
Numbers 16:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 16, verse 12.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 16:12.
What translation should I read Numbers 16:12 in?
Numbers 16:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 16:12?
Numbers 16:12 reads (NET): “Then Moses summoned Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, but they said,“We will not come up.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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