Numbers 16:49
New International Version
But 14,700 people died from the plague, in addition to those who had died because of Korah.

New Living Translation
But 14,700 people died in that plague, in addition to those who had died in the affair involving Korah.

English Standard Version
Now those who died in the plague were 14,700, besides those who died in the affair of Korah.

Berean Standard Bible
But those who died from the plague numbered 14,700, in addition to those who had died on account of Korah.

King James Bible
Now they that died in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, beside them that died about the matter of Korah.

New King James Version
Now those who died in the plague were fourteen thousand seven hundred, besides those who died in the Korah incident.

New American Standard Bible
But those who died by the plague were 14,700 in number, besides those who died on account of Korah.

NASB 1995
But those who died by the plague were 14,700, besides those who died on account of Korah.

NASB 1977
But those who died by the plague were 14,700, besides those who died on account of Korah.

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

Amplified Bible
But those who died in the plague were 14,700, besides those who died because of Korah.

Christian Standard Bible
But those who died from the plague numbered 14,700, in addition to those who died because of the Korah incident.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But those who died from the plague numbered 14,700, in addition to those who died because of the Korah incident.

American Standard Version
Now they that died by the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, besides them that died about the matter of Korah.

Contemporary English Version
But 14,700 Israelites were dead, not counting those who had died with Korah and his followers.

English Revised Version
Now they that died by the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, besides them that died about the matter of Korah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Still, 14,700 died from the plague in addition to those who had died because of Korah.

Good News Translation
The number of people who died was 14,700, not counting those who died in Korah's rebellion.

International Standard Version
Those who died due to the plague numbered 14,700, not counting those who died due to the matter with Korah.

Majority Standard Bible
But those who died from the plague numbered 14,700, in addition to those who had died on account of Korah.

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

New Heart English Bible
Now those who died by the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, besides those who died about the matter of Korah.

Webster's Bible Translation
Now they that died in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, besides them that died about the matter of Korah.

World English Bible
Now those who died by the plague were fourteen thousand seven hundred, in addition to those who died about the matter of Korah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and those who die by the plague are fourteen thousand and seven hundred, apart from those who die for the matter of Korah;

Young's Literal Translation
and those who die by the plague are fourteen thousand and seven hundred, apart from those who die for the matter of Korah;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they dying in the smiting will be fourteen thousand and seven hundred, besides they dying for the words of Korah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the number of them that were slain was fourteen thousand and seven hundred men, besides them that had perished in the sedition of Core.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But the number of those who were struck down was fourteen thousand men, and seven hundred, aside from those who had perished in the sedition of Korah.

New American Bible
There were fourteen thousand seven hundred dead from the scourge, in addition to those who died because of Korah.

New Revised Standard Version
Those who died by the plague were fourteen thousand seven hundred, besides those who died in the affair of Korah.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Now those who died in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, besides those who died in the sedition of Korah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And there were fourteen thousand and seven hundred that died in the plague suddenly apart from who died in the dissension of Qorakh.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Now they that died by the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, besides them that died about the matter of Korah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they that died in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, besides those that died on account of Core.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Murmuring and Plague
48He stood between the living and the dead, and the plague was halted. 49 But those who died from the plague numbered 14,700, in addition to those who had died on account of Korah. 50Then Aaron returned to Moses at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, since the plague had been halted.…

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

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.

Psalm 106:17-18
The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan; it covered the assembly of Abiram. / Then fire blazed through their company; flames consumed the wicked.

Hebrews 3:17
And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness?

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.

2 Peter 2:6
if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly;

Romans 1:18
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.

1 Samuel 2:6
The LORD brings death and gives life; He brings down to Sheol and raises up.

Revelation 11:13
And in that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city collapsed. Seven thousand were killed in the quake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.

Matthew 23:33
You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape the sentence of hell?

Exodus 12:29
Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock.

2 Chronicles 26:19
Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead.

Acts 5:5
On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened.

Leviticus 10:1-2
Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command. / So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died in the presence of the LORD.

Isaiah 66:16
For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD.


Treasury of Scripture

Now they that died in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, beside them that died about the matter of Korah.

fourteen thousand

Numbers 16:32-35
And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods…

Numbers 25:9
And those that died in the plague were twenty and four thousand.

1 Chronicles 21:14
So the LORD sent pestilence upon Israel: and there fell of Israel seventy thousand men.

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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














But those who died in the plague
This phrase refers to the tragic consequence of rebellion against God's appointed leadership, specifically Moses and Aaron. The Hebrew word for "plague" is "מַגֵּפָה" (magefah), which often denotes a divine judgment or punishment. Historically, plagues were seen as direct interventions by God to correct or discipline His people. In the context of Numbers 16, the plague was a response to the rebellion led by Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, who challenged the authority given by God to Moses and Aaron. This serves as a sobering reminder of the seriousness with which God views rebellion and the importance of respecting His established order.

numbered 14,700
The specific number, 14,700, underscores the severity of the judgment. Numbers in the Bible often carry symbolic weight, and while this number is literal, it also reflects the magnitude of the sin and the corresponding divine response. The large number of deaths serves as a stark warning to the Israelites and to readers today about the consequences of disobedience and lack of faith. It highlights the holiness of God and the seriousness of sin, reminding believers of the need for repentance and obedience.

in addition to those who died
This phrase indicates that the 14,700 who perished in the plague were in addition to those who had already died due to the earth swallowing up Korah and his followers. It emphasizes the cumulative impact of the rebellion and the widespread nature of the judgment. The additional deaths serve as a further testament to the gravity of the situation and the extent of God's displeasure with the rebellion.

on account of Korah
Korah's rebellion is a central theme in this chapter, and his name here serves as a reminder of the instigator of the revolt. Korah, a Levite, challenged the leadership of Moses and Aaron, seeking to elevate himself and others to positions of power. His actions were not just a personal affront to Moses and Aaron but a direct challenge to God's chosen order. The phrase "on account of Korah" highlights the personal responsibility and influence of Korah's actions, serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride and ambition that go against God's will. It reminds believers of the importance of humility and submission to God's authority.

Verse 49. - Fourteen thousand and seven hundred. A very large number to have died in the course of a few minutes, as the narrative seems to imply. The plague was undoubtedly of a supernatural character, and cannot be considered as a pestilence or other natural visitation. Beside them that died about the matter of Korah. These were

(1) the two hundred and fifty men who offered incense,

(2) Dathan and Abiram, and their families,

(3) probably Korah himself, . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But those who died
הַמֵּתִים֙ (ham·mê·ṯîm)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill

from the plague
בַּמַּגֵּפָ֔ה (bam·mag·gê·p̄āh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4046: A blow, slaughter, plague, pestilence

numbered 14,700,
אַרְבָּעָ֥ה (’ar·bā·‘āh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 702: Four

in addition to
מִלְּבַ֥ד (mil·lə·ḇaḏ)
Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of

those who had died
הַמֵּתִ֖ים (ham·mê·ṯîm)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill

on account
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

of Korah.
קֹֽרַח׃ (qō·raḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7141: Korah -- an Edomite name, also an Israelite name


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