Numbers 26:10 net — The earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and Korah at the time that company died, when the fire consumed 250 men.…

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"The earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and Korah at the time that company died, when the fire consumed 250 men. So they became a warning."

— Numbers 26:10, NET Bible

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Numbers 26 — Context

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These were the families of the Reubenites; and those numbered of them were 43,730.

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Pallu’s descendant was Eliab.

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Eliab’s descendants were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. It was Dathan and Abiram who as leaders of the community rebelled against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah when they rebelled against the LORD.

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The earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and Korah at the time that company died, when the fire consumed 250 men. So they became a warning.

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But the descendants of Korah did not die.

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Simeon The Simeonites by their families: from Nemuel, the family of the Nemuelites; from Jamin, the family of the Jaminites; from Jakin, the family of the Jakinites;

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from Zerah, the family of the Zerahites; and from Shaul, the family of the Shaulites.

Numbers 26:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 26:10 say?
Numbers 26:10 in the NET Bible reads: “The earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and Korah at the time that company died, when the fire consumed 250 men. So they became a warning.”
Where is Numbers 26:10 in the Bible?
Numbers 26:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 26, verse 10.
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 26:10.
What translation should I read Numbers 26:10 in?
Numbers 26:10 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 26:10?
Numbers 26:10 reads (NET): “The earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and Korah at the time that company died, when the fire consumed 250 men. So they became a warning.” 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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