Numbers 16:34 net — All the Israelites who were around them fled at their cry, for they said,“What if the earth swallows us too?”

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"All the Israelites who were around them fled at their cry, for they said,“What if the earth swallows us too?”"

— Numbers 16:34, NET Bible

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Numbers 16 — Context

31

When he had finished speaking all these words, the ground that was under them split open,

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and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them, along with their households, and all Korah’s men, and all their goods.

33

They and all that they had went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed over them. So they perished from among the community.

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All the Israelites who were around them fled at their cry, for they said,“What if the earth swallows us too?”

35

Then a fire went out from the LORD and devoured the 250 men who offered incense.

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The Atonement for the Rebellion(17:1) The LORD spoke to Moses:

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“Tell Eleazar son of Aaron the priest to pick up the censers out of the flame, for they are holy, and then scatter the coals of fire at a distance.

Numbers 16:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 16:34 say?
Numbers 16:34 in the NET Bible reads: “All the Israelites who were around them fled at their cry, for they said,“What if the earth swallows us too?””
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 (NET): “All the Israelites who were around them fled at their cry, for they said,“What if the earth swallows us too?”” 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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