Numbers 16:25 kjva — And Moses rose up and went unto Dathan and Abiram; and the elders of Israel followed him.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Moses rose up and went unto Dathan and Abiram; and the elders of Israel followed him."

— Numbers 16:25, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Numbers 16 — Context

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And they fell upon their faces, and said, O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and wilt thou be wroth with all the congregation?

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And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

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Speak unto the congregation, saying, Get you up from about the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.

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And Moses rose up and went unto Dathan and Abiram; and the elders of Israel followed him.

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And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins.

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So they gat up from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood in the door of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their little children.

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And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the Lord hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own mind.

Numbers 16:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 16:25 say?
Numbers 16:25 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Moses rose up and went unto Dathan and Abiram; and the elders of Israel followed him.”
Where is Numbers 16:25 in the Bible?
Numbers 16:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 16, verse 25.
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 16:25.
What translation should I read Numbers 16:25 in?
Numbers 16:25 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 16:25?
Numbers 16:25 reads (KJVA): “And Moses rose up and went unto Dathan and Abiram; and the elders of Israel followed him.” 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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