Numbers 16:27
New International Version
So they moved away from the tents of Korah, Dathan and Abiram. Dathan and Abiram had come out and were standing with their wives, children and little ones at the entrances to their tents.

New Living Translation
So all the people stood back from the tents of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Then Dathan and Abiram came out and stood at the entrances of their tents, together with their wives and children and little ones.

English Standard Version
So they got away from the dwelling of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. And Dathan and Abiram came out and stood at the door of their tents, together with their wives, their sons, and their little ones.

Berean Standard Bible
So they moved away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Meanwhile, Dathan and Abiram had come out and stood at the entrances to their tents with their wives and children and infants.

King James Bible
So they gat up from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood in the door of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their little children.

New King James Version
So they got away from around the tents of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram; and Dathan and Abiram came out and stood at the door of their tents, with their wives, their sons, and their little children.

New American Standard Bible
So they moved away from the areas around the tents of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram; and Dathan and Abiram came out and stood at the entrances of their tents, along with their wives, their sons, and their little ones.

NASB 1995
So they got back from around the dwellings of Korah, Dathan and Abiram; and Dathan and Abiram came out and stood at the doorway of their tents, along with their wives and their sons and their little ones.

NASB 1977
So they got back from around the dwellings of Korah, Dathan and Abiram; and Dathan and Abiram came out and stood at the doorway of their tents, along with their wives and their sons and their little ones.

Legacy Standard Bible
So they got back from around the dwellings of Korah, Dathan and Abiram; but Dathan and Abiram came out and stood at the doorway of their tents, along with their wives and their sons and their little ones.

Amplified Bible
So they got back from around the tents of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram; and Dathan and Abiram came out and stood at the doorway of their tents with their wives and their sons and their little children.

Christian Standard Bible
So they got away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Meanwhile, Dathan and Abiram came out and stood at the entrance of their tents with their wives, children, and infants.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So they got away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Meanwhile, Dathan and Abiram came out and stood at the entrance of their tents with their wives, children, and infants.

American Standard Version
So they gat them up from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood at the door of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their little ones.

Contemporary English Version
So everyone moved away from those tents, except Korah, Dathan, Abiram, and their families.

English Revised Version
So they gat them up from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood at the door of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their little ones.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So they moved away from the tents of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Dathan and Abiram had come out and were standing at the entrances to their tents with their wives and children.

Good News Translation
So they moved away from the tents of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Dathan and Abiram had come out and were standing at the entrance of their tents, with their wives and children.

International Standard Version
So they all moved away from the entire area where Korah, Dathan, and Abiram were living. Now Korah, Dathan, and Abiram stood at the entrance to their tents with their wives, sons, and little children.

Majority Standard Bible
So they moved away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Meanwhile, Dathan and Abiram had come out and stood at the entrances to their tents with their wives and children and infants.

NET Bible
So they got away from the homes of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram on every side, and Dathan and Abiram came out and stationed themselves in the entrances of their tents with their wives, their children, and their toddlers.

New Heart English Bible
So they went away from the tent of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood at the door of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their little ones.

Webster's Bible Translation
So they withdrew from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood in the door of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their little children.

World English Bible
So they went away from the tent of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side. Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood at the door of their tents with their wives, their sons, and their little ones.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they go up from the dwelling place of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, from all around, and Dathan and Abiram have come out, standing at the opening of their tents, with their wives, and their sons, and their infants.

Young's Literal Translation
And they go up from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan and Abiram, from round about, and Dathan, and Abiram have come out, standing at the opening of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their infants.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will go up from the tent of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, from round about; and Dathan and Abiram will come forth, standing at the door of their tents, and their wives and their sons and their little ones.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when they were departed from their tents round about, Dathan and Abiron coming out stood in the entry of their pavilions with their wives and children, and all the people.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when they had withdrawn from their tents all around, Dathan and Abiram came out and stood at the entrance of their pavilions, with their wives and children, and with all their associates.

New American Bible
So they withdrew from the area around the tents of Korah, Dathan and Abiram. When Dathan and Abiram had come out and were standing at the entrance of their tents with their wives, their children, and their little ones,

New Revised Standard Version
So they got away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram; and Dathan and Abiram came out and stood at the entrance of their tents, together with their wives, their children, and their little ones.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So they withdrew from the tents of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram; and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood in the door of their tents with their wives and their sons and their little ones.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they withdrew from the tent of Qorakh and of Dathan and of Abiram, and Dathan and Abiram went out standing in the doorway of their tents, and their wives and their children and their little ones.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So they got them up from the dwelling of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side; and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood at the door of their tents, with their wives, and their sons, and their little ones.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they stood aloof from the tent of Core round about; and Dathan and Abiron went forth and stood by the doors of their tents, and their wives and their children and their store.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Moses Separates the People
26And he warned the congregation, “Move away now from the tents of these wicked men. Do not touch anything that belongs to them, or you will be swept away because of all their sins.” 27So they moved away from the dwellings of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Meanwhile, Dathan and Abiram had come out and stood at the entrances to their tents with their wives and children and infants.

Cross References
Jude 1:11
Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion.

2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

Psalm 106:16-18
In the camp they envied Moses, as well as Aaron, the holy one of the LORD. / The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan; it covered the assembly of Abiram. / Then fire blazed through their company; flames consumed the wicked.

1 Samuel 15:23
For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”

Acts 5:37
After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and drew away people after him. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.

2 Peter 2:15
They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness.

Matthew 15:14
Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.”

Hebrews 12:25
See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven?

Deuteronomy 11:6
and what He did in the midst of all the Israelites to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab the Reubenite, when the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them, their households, their tents, and every living thing that belonged to them.

1 Corinthians 10:10
And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel.

Isaiah 3:11
Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done.

Proverbs 11:21
Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.

Romans 16:17
Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.

Ezekiel 18:30
Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall.

Jeremiah 6:19
Hear, O earth! I am bringing disaster on this people, the fruit of their own schemes, because they have paid no attention to My word and have rejected My instruction.


Treasury of Scripture

So they got up from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood in the door of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their little children.

and stood

2 Kings 9:30,31
And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window…

Job 9:4
He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?

Job 40:10,11
Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty…

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Numbers 16
1. The rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram
23. Moses separates the people from the rebels' tents
31. The earth swallows up Korah, and a fire consumes others
36. The censers are reserved to holy use
41. 14,700 are slain by a plague, for murmuring against Moses and Aaron
46. Aaron by incense stays the plague














So they got away
This phrase indicates a decisive action taken by the people in response to a warning. The Hebrew root for "got away" is "nāsā'," which means to pull up, set out, or depart. This action reflects obedience and a recognition of the impending judgment from God. In a broader spiritual context, it serves as a reminder of the importance of heeding divine warnings and separating oneself from sin and rebellion.

from the dwellings
The term "dwellings" comes from the Hebrew "mishkan," which can mean a residence or habitation. In the context of the Israelites, it often refers to the tabernacle or a place of dwelling. Here, it signifies the physical and spiritual separation from those who have chosen to rebel against God's appointed leadership. It underscores the necessity of distancing oneself from influences that lead away from God's will.

of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram
These names represent the leaders of a significant rebellion against Moses and Aaron, as recorded in Numbers 16. Korah, a Levite, along with Dathan and Abiram from the tribe of Reuben, challenged the authority given by God. Historically, this rebellion is a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride and the rejection of divinely established order. It serves as a warning against the spirit of rebellion that can arise within a community of faith.

Meanwhile, Dathan and Abiram had come out
The phrase "had come out" suggests a deliberate action by Dathan and Abiram to confront Moses and Aaron. The Hebrew verb "yatsa'" means to go out or come forth. This action reflects their defiance and lack of repentance, standing in stark contrast to those who chose to separate themselves from the rebellion. It highlights the tragic consequences of hardening one's heart against God's commands.

and were standing at the entrances of their tents
Standing at the entrances of their tents symbolizes a public declaration of their stance. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the entrance of a tent or house was a place of significance, often associated with decision-making and hospitality. Here, it represents their open defiance and the choice to remain in opposition to God's will. It serves as a visual representation of their obstinacy and the impending judgment they face.

with their wives and children and infants
This phrase emphasizes the communal and familial impact of rebellion. The inclusion of wives, children, and infants underscores the far-reaching consequences of sin, affecting not just the individual but also their family and community. It serves as a sobering reminder of the responsibility leaders have to guide their families in righteousness and the potential repercussions of failing to do so. In a broader spiritual sense, it calls believers to consider the legacy they leave for future generations.

(27) And Dathan and Abiram came out . . . --No mention is made of the position of Korah at this time, neither is any mention made of his sons, who, as we learn from Numbers 26:11, "died not" when the company of Korah died. His descendants are mentioned in 1Chronicles 6:22-38, and mention is made of "the sons of Korah" in the titles of eleven of the Psalms. Samuel the prophet and Heman the singer were of this family (1Chronicles 6:22; 1Chronicles 6:33).

Verse 27. - And Dathan and Abiram... stood in the door of their tents. To see what Moses would do. Nothing is said of Korah.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So they moved away
וַיֵּעָל֗וּ (way·yê·‘ā·lū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

from
מֵעַ֧ל (mê·‘al)
Preposition-m
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the dwellings
מִשְׁכַּן־ (miš·kan-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle

of Korah,
קֹ֛רֶח‪‬ (qō·reḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7141: Korah -- an Edomite name, also an Israelite name

Dathan,
דָּתָ֥ן (dā·ṯān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1885: Dathan -- a Reubenite

and Abiram.
וַאֲבִירָ֖ם (wa·’ă·ḇî·rām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 48: Abiram -- 'exalted father', an Israelite name

Meanwhile,
מִסָּבִ֑יב (mis·sā·ḇîḇ)
Preposition-m | Adverb
Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around

Dathan
וְדָתָ֨ן (wə·ḏā·ṯān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1885: Dathan -- a Reubenite

and Abiram
וַאֲבִירָ֜ם (wa·’ă·ḇî·rām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 48: Abiram -- 'exalted father', an Israelite name

had come out
יָצְא֣וּ (yā·ṣə·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

and stood
נִצָּבִ֗ים (niṣ·ṣā·ḇîm)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 5324: To take one's stand, stand

at the entrance
פֶּ֚תַח (pe·ṯaḥ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way

of their tents
אָֽהֳלֵיהֶ֔ם (’ā·ho·lê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 168: A tent

with their wives
וּנְשֵׁיהֶ֥ם (ū·nə·šê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

and children
וּבְנֵיהֶ֖ם (ū·ḇə·nê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1121: A son

and infants.
וְטַפָּֽם׃ (wə·ṭap·pām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2945: A family


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