Numbers 16:34 nasb — All Israel who were around them fled at their outcry, for they said, "The earth may swallow us up!"

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"All Israel who were around them fled at their outcry, for they said, "The earth may swallow us up!""

— Numbers 16:34, NASB

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Numbers 16 — Context

31

As he finished speaking all these words, the ground that was under them split open;

32

and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up, and their households, and all the men who belonged to Korah with their possessions.

33

So they and all that belonged to them went down alive to Sheol; and the earth closed over them, and they perished from the midst of the assembly.

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All Israel who were around them fled at their outcry, for they said, "The earth may swallow us up!"

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Fire also came forth from the LORD and consumed the two hundred and fifty men who were offering the incense.

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Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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"Say to Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, that he shall take up the censers out of the midst of the blaze, for they are holy; and you scatter the burning coals abroad.

Numbers 16:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 16:34 say?
Numbers 16:34 in the NASB reads: “All Israel who were around them fled at their outcry, for they said, "The earth may swallow us up!"”
Where is Numbers 16:34 in the Bible?
Numbers 16:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 16, verse 34.
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 16:34.
What translation should I read Numbers 16:34 in?
Numbers 16:34 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 16:34?
Numbers 16:34 reads (NASB): “All Israel who were around them fled at their outcry, for they said, "The earth may swallow us 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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