Numbers 16:49 nasb — But those who died by the plague were 14,700, besides those who died on account of Korah.

NASB

"But those who died by the plague were 14,700, besides those who died on account of Korah."

— Numbers 16:49, NASB

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Numbers 16 — Context

46

Moses said to Aaron, "Take your censer and put in it fire from the altar, and lay incense on it; then bring it quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, for wrath has gone forth from the LORD, the plague has begun!"

47

Then Aaron took it as Moses had spoken, and ran into the midst of the assembly, for behold, the plague had begun among the people. So he put on the incense and made atonement for the people.

48

He took his stand between the dead and the living, so that the plague was checked.

49

But those who died by the plague were 14,700, besides those who died on account of Korah.

50

Then Aaron returned to Moses at the doorway of the tent of meeting, for the plague had been checked.

Numbers 16:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 16:49 say?
Numbers 16:49 in the NASB reads: “But those who died by the plague were 14,700, besides those who died on account of Korah.”
Where is Numbers 16:49 in the Bible?
Numbers 16:49 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 16, verse 49.
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 16:49.
What translation should I read Numbers 16:49 in?
Numbers 16:49 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 16:49?
Numbers 16:49 reads (NASB): “But those who died by the plague were 14,700, besides those who died on account of Korah.” 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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