Numbers 16:49 net — Now 14,700 people died in the plague, in addition to those who died in the event with Korah.

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"Now 14,700 people died in the plague, in addition to those who died in the event with Korah."

— Numbers 16:49, NET Bible

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Numbers 16 — Context

46

Then Moses said to Aaron,“Take the censer, put burning coals from the altar in it, place incense on it, and go quickly into the assembly and make atonement for them, for wrath has gone out from the LORD– the plague has begun!”

47

So Aaron did as Moses commanded and ran into the middle of the assembly, where the plague was just beginning among the people. So he placed incense on the coals and made atonement for the people.

48

He stood between the dead and the living, and the plague was stopped.

49

Now 14,700 people died in the plague, in addition to those who died in the event with Korah.

50

Then Aaron returned to Moses at the entrance of the tent of meeting, and the plague was stopped.

Numbers 16:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 16:49 say?
Numbers 16:49 in the NET Bible reads: “Now 14,700 people died in the plague, in addition to those who died in the event with 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 (NET): “Now 14,700 people died in the plague, in addition to those who died in the event with 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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