Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan and Abiram. The same Dathan and Abiram were the community officials who rebelled against Moses and Aaron and were among Korah’s followers when they rebelled against the LORD. New Living Translation and Eliab was the father of Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. This Dathan and Abiram are the same community leaders who conspired with Korah against Moses and Aaron, rebelling against the LORD. English Standard Version The sons of Eliab: Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. These are the Dathan and Abiram, chosen from the congregation, who contended against Moses and Aaron in the company of Korah, when they contended against the LORD Berean Standard Bible and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, who rebelled against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah who rebelled against the LORD. Berean Literal Bible and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel and Dathan and Abiram. They are the Dathan and Abiram, called of the congregation, who contended against Moses and Aaron in the company of Korah when they contended against YHWH. King James Bible And the sons of Eliab; Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. This is that Dathan and Abiram, which were famous in the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against the LORD: New King James Version The sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. These are the Dathan and Abiram, representatives of the congregation, who contended against Moses and Aaron in the company of Korah, when they contended against the LORD; New American Standard Bible The sons of Eliab: Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. These are the Dathan and Abiram who were called by the congregation, who fought against Moses and against Aaron in the group of Korah, when they fought against the LORD, NASB 1995 The sons of Eliab: Nemuel and Dathan and Abiram. These are the Dathan and Abiram who were called by the congregation, who contended against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they contended against the LORD, NASB 1977 And the sons of Eliab: Nemuel and Dathan and Abiram. These are the Dathan and Abiram who were called by the congregation, who contended against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they contended against the LORD, Legacy Standard Bible And the sons of Eliab: Nemuel and Dathan and Abiram. These are the Dathan and Abiram who were called upon by the congregation, who contended against Moses and against Aaron in the congregation of Korah, when they contended against Yahweh, Amplified Bible The sons of Eliab: Nemuel and Dathan and Abiram. These are the Dathan and Abiram who were called by the congregation, who contended against Moses and Aaron in the company of Korah, when they contended against the LORD, Berean Annotated Bible and the sons of Eliab (God is father) were Nemuel (day of God), Dathan (belonging to a fountain), and Abiram (my father is exalted). It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, who rebelled against Moses (drawn out) and Aaron (light bringer) with the followers of Korah (bald) who rebelled against the LORD {YHWH}. Christian Standard Bible The sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. (It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the community, who fought against Moses and Aaron; they and Korah’s followers fought against the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible The sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. (It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the community, who fought against Moses and Aaron; they and Korah’s followers fought against the LORD. American Standard Version And the sons of Eliab: Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. These are that Dathan and Abiram, who were called of the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against Jehovah, Contemporary English Version and the grandfather of Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. These are the same Dathan and Abiram who had been chosen by the people, but who followed Korah and rebelled against Moses, Aaron, and the LORD. English Revised Version And the sons of Eliab; Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. These are that Dathan and Abiram, which were called of the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against the LORD: GOD'S WORD® Translation and Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram were the sons of Eliab. (It was Dathan and Abiram, men chosen by the community, who defied Moses and Aaron's authority. They joined Korah's followers when they defied the LORD's authority. Good News Translation and his sons Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. (These are the Dathan and Abiram who were chosen by the community. They defied Moses and Aaron and joined the followers of Korah when they rebelled against the LORD. International Standard Version The descendants of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. Dathan and Abiram were removed from the community because they joined the rebellion against Moses and Aaron, as did Korah's company when they rebelled against the LORD. NET Bible 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. New Heart English Bible The sons of Eliab: Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. These are that Dathan and Abiram, who were called of the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against the LORD, Webster's Bible Translation And the sons of Eliab; Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. This is that Dathan and Abiram, who were famous in the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against the LORD: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, who rebelled against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah who rebelled against the LORD. World English Bible The sons of Eliab: Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. These are that Dathan and Abiram who were called by the congregation, who rebelled against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah when they rebelled against Yahweh; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the sons of Eliab [are] Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram; this [is that] Dathan and Abiram, called ones of the congregation, who have striven against Moses and against Aaron in the congregation of Korah, in their striving against YHWH, Berean Literal Bible and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel and Dathan and Abiram. They are the Dathan and Abiram, called of the congregation, who contended against Moses and Aaron in the company of Korah when they contended against YHWH. Young's Literal Translation and the sons of Eliab are Nemuel and Dathan and Abiram; this is that Dathan and Abiram, called ones of the company, who have striven against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, in their striving against Jehovah, Smith's Literal Translation And the sons of Eliab: Nemnel, and Dathan, and Abiram. This the Dathan and Abiram called of the assembly, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the assembly of Korah, in their striving against Jehovah Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHis sons, were Namuel and Dathan and Abiron. These are Dathan and Abiron the princes of the people, that rose against Moses and Aaron in the sedition of Core, when they rebelled against the Lord: Catholic Public Domain Version his sons, Nemuel and Dathan and Abiram. These are Dathan and Abiram, the leaders of the people, who rose up against Moses and Aaron in the sedition at Korah, when they rebelled against the Lord. New American Bible The sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram —the same Dathan and Abiram, ones designated by the community, who contended with Moses and Aaron as part of Korah’s faction when they contended with the LORD. New Revised Standard Version The descendants of Eliab: Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. These are the same Dathan and Abiram, chosen from the congregation, who rebelled against Moses and Aaron in the company of Korah, when they rebelled against the LORD, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the sons of Eliab, Nebuel, and Dathan, and Abiram, the prominent men of the congregation who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah when they strove against the LORD; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons of Eliab: Nebuyel and Dathan and Abiram, prominent ones of the assembly that were divided against Moshe and against Ahron in the assembly of Qorakh, and they were divided against LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the sons of Eliab: Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. These are that Dathan and Abiram, the elect of the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against the LORD; Brenton Septuagint Translation and the sons of Eliab, Namuel, and Dathan, and Abiron: these are renowned men of the congregation; these are they that rose up against Moses and Aaron in the gathering of Core, in the rebellion against the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Tribe of Reuben…8Now the son of Pallu was Eliab, 9and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, who fought against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah who rebelled against the LORD. 10And the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them along with Korah, whose followers died when the fire consumed 250 men. They serve as a warning sign.… Cross References and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. Numbers 16:1 Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath son of Levi, along with some Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—conducted 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. Psalm 106:17 The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan; it covered the assembly of Abiram. It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, Numbers 16:2 a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 men of Israel renowned as leaders of the congregation and representatives in the assembly. Numbers 1:16 These men were appointed from the congregation; they were the leaders of the tribes of their fathers, the heads of the clans of Israel. Deuteronomy 1:13 Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.” who rebelled against Moses and Aaron Numbers 16:3 They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have taken too much upon yourselves! For everyone in the entire congregation is holy, and the LORD is in their midst. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?” Psalm 106:16 In the camp they envied Moses, as well as Aaron, the holy one of the LORD. Exodus 16:2 And there in the desert the whole congregation of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron. with the followers of Korah Numbers 16:32 and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households—all Korah’s men and all their possessions. Psalm 106:18 Then fire blazed through their company; flames consumed the wicked. Jude 1:11 Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed for profit into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion. who rebelled against the LORD. Numbers 16:30 But if the LORD brings about something unprecedented, and the earth opens its mouth and swallows them and all that belongs to them so that they go down alive into Sheol, then you will know that these men have treated the LORD with contempt.” Deuteronomy 9:24 You have been rebelling against the LORD since the day I came to know you. 1 Samuel 12:15 But if you disobey the LORD and rebel against His command, then the hand of the LORD will be against you as it was against your fathers. 1 Corinthians 10:10 And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel. Treasury of Scripture And the sons of Eliab; Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. This is that Dathan and Abiram, which were famous in the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against the LORD: earth opened Numbers 16:2,31-35,38 And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown: … Numbers 27:3 Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not in the company of them that gathered themselves together against the LORD in the company of Korah; but died in his own sin, and had no sons. Exodus 16:35 And the children of Israel did eat manna forty years, until they came to a land inhabited; they did eat manna, until they came unto the borders of the land of Canaan. together. Numbers 16:38 The censers of these sinners against their own souls, let them make them broad plates for a covering of the altar: for they offered them before the LORD, therefore they are hallowed: and they shall be a sign unto the children of Israel. 1 Samuel 2:34 And this shall be a sign unto thee, that shall come upon thy two sons, on Hophni and Phinehas; in one day they shall die both of them. Jeremiah 29:22 And of them shall be taken up a curse by all the captivity of Judah which are in Babylon, saying, The LORD make thee like Zedekiah and like Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire; Jump to Previous Aaron Abiram Abi'ram Assembly Band Chosen Community Company Congregation Contended Dathan Elect Eliab Eli'ab Korah Korah's Meeting Moses Nemuel Nem'uel Officials Ones Rebelled Strove Summoned TogetherJump to Next Aaron Abiram Abi'ram Assembly Band Chosen Community Company Congregation Contended Dathan Elect Eliab Eli'ab Korah Korah's Meeting Moses Nemuel Nem'uel Officials Ones Rebelled Strove Summoned TogetherNumbers 26 1. The sum of all Israel is taken in the plains of Moab52. The law of dividing among them the inheritance of the land 57. The families and number of the Levites 63. None but Caleb and Joshua was left of those who were numbered at Sinai and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. Eliab was a member of the tribe of Reuben, the firstborn of Jacob. The mention of his sons, particularly Dathan and Abiram, is significant due to their role in the rebellion against Moses. Nemuel, also known as Jemuel in some translations, is less prominent in biblical narratives. The Reubenites, as descendants of the firstborn, may have felt entitled to leadership, which could have contributed to their dissatisfaction and subsequent rebellion. It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, who rebelled against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah who rebelled against the LORD. Persons / Places / Events 1. EliabFather of Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. He was a member of the tribe of Reuben. 2. Dathan and Abiram Sons of Eliab, known for their rebellion against Moses and Aaron. They were leaders in the community who joined Korah's rebellion. 3. Korah's Rebellion A significant event where Korah, along with Dathan, Abiram, and others, challenged the leadership of Moses and Aaron, ultimately rebelling against God's appointed order. 4. Moses and Aaron God's chosen leaders for the Israelites during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. 5. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who established the leadership of Moses and Aaron and judged the rebellion. Teaching Points The Danger of RebellionRebellion against God's appointed leaders is ultimately rebellion against God Himself. This passage serves as a warning to respect and submit to God's established order. Leadership and Accountability Leaders in the community are held to a high standard. Dathan and Abiram's failure as leaders led to severe consequences, reminding us of the responsibility that comes with leadership. God's Sovereignty The rebellion was not just against Moses and Aaron but against God's sovereign choice. Trusting in God's sovereignty is crucial, even when His choices are difficult to understand. Community Influence Dathan and Abiram's influence led many astray. This highlights the importance of surrounding ourselves with godly influences and being cautious of those who lead us away from God's truth. Remembering God's Judgments The account of Dathan and Abiram is a reminder of God's past judgments, encouraging us to learn from history and avoid similar mistakes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 26:9?2. How does Numbers 26:9 illustrate consequences of rebellion against God's appointed leaders? 3. What lessons can we learn from Dathan and Abiram's actions in Numbers 26:9? 4. How does Numbers 26:9 connect with Romans 13:1 on respecting authority? 5. How can we apply the warning in Numbers 26:9 to our church community? 6. What steps can we take to avoid the rebellion seen in Numbers 26:9? 7. What does Numbers 26:9 reveal about the consequences of rebellion against God? 8. How does Numbers 26:9 fit into the broader narrative of Israel's journey in the wilderness? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Numbers 26:9? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 26? 11. Who was Abiram in the Bible? 12. Who was Dathan in the Bible? 13. Who was Abiram in the Bible? 14. Why do the numbers listed in 2 Chronicles 9:25 about Solomon's horses and chariots differ from related passages like 1 Kings 4:26? What Does Numbers 26:9 Mean The sons of Eliab- Numbers 26:9 opens by identifying “the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram.” - This genealogical detail matters because the census in Numbers 26 is recounting the families that will inherit the land (Numbers 26:52–56). By inserting these names, Scripture ties the memory of rebellion directly to a specific family line within Reuben, underscoring how sin leaves a historic mark (cf. Exodus 6:14; Joshua 22:17). Chosen by the congregation - The verse notes that Dathan and Abiram were “chosen by the congregation.” They were respected leaders, elected voices among the people (Numbers 16:2). - Their selection shows that popularity does not equal righteousness; even well-regarded men can steer a community toward disaster (1 Samuel 16:7; Proverbs 14:12). Rebelled against Moses and Aaron - Dathan and Abiram “rebelled against Moses and Aaron,” rejecting God-appointed leadership (Exodus 3:10; Numbers 12:8). - Their defiance illustrates a deeper heart issue: disdain for divine order. Paul later warns believers against “testing the Lord, as some of them did—and were killed by snakes” (1 Corinthians 10:9–10), echoing this episode. With Korah’s followers - The verse links them “with the followers of Korah.” Numbers 16 records how Korah, from the tribe of Levi, gathered 250 men to challenge Moses’ authority. - By aligning with Korah, Dathan and Abiram merged civil and priestly rebellion, triggering a judgment that swallowed them alive (Numbers 16:31–33; Deuteronomy 11:6). Unity in sin multiplies its consequences (Psalm 1:1). Rebelled against the LORD - Ultimately, Scripture clarifies that their quarrel was not merely horizontal; they “rebelled against the LORD.” Resisting God’s mediator equaled resisting God Himself (Luke 10:16). - Jude 11 recalls this event to warn the church about false teachers who follow “Korah’s rebellion,” proving that such defiance is timeless in its danger. summary Numbers 26:9 soberly reminds us that notable, even elected, figures can lead God’s people into catastrophic rebellion. By tracing Dathan and Abiram back to their family line, God shows that He records both faithfulness and unfaithfulness with equal precision. The verse teaches that rejecting divinely established leadership is, in essence, rejecting the LORD, and it warns every generation to anchor its loyalty to God’s appointed Word and servants rather than to popular sentiment. Hebrew and the sonsוּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Eliab אֱלִיאָ֔ב (’ĕ·lî·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 446: Eliab -- 'God is father', the name of several Israelites were Nemuel, נְמוּאֵ֖ל (nə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5241: Nemuel -- two Israelites Dathan, וְדָתָ֣ן (wə·ḏā·ṯān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1885: Dathan -- a Reubenite and Abiram. וַאֲבִירָ֑ם (wa·’ă·ḇî·rām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 48: Abiram -- 'exalted father', an Israelite name It הֽוּא־ (hū-) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was Dathan דָתָ֨ן (ḏā·ṯān) 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 chosen קְרִיאֵ֣י (qə·rî·’ê) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 7148: Called, summoned by the congregation, הָעֵדָ֗ה (hā·‘ê·ḏāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage who אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that fought הִצּ֜וּ (hiṣ·ṣū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5327: To go forth, to be expelled, desolate, to lay waste, to quarrel against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Moses מֹשֶׁ֤ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver and Aaron אַהֲרֹן֙ (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses with the followers בַּעֲדַת־ (ba·‘ă·ḏaṯ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage of Korah קֹ֔רַח (qō·raḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7141: Korah -- an Edomite name, also an Israelite name who rebelled בְּהַצֹּתָ֖ם (bə·haṣ·ṣō·ṯām) Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5327: To go forth, to be expelled, desolate, to lay waste, to quarrel against וְעַֽל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Numbers 26:9 NIVNumbers 26:9 NLT Numbers 26:9 ESV Numbers 26:9 NASB Numbers 26:9 KJV Numbers 26:9 BibleApps.com Numbers 26:9 Biblia Paralela Numbers 26:9 Chinese Bible Numbers 26:9 French Bible Numbers 26:9 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 26:9 The sons of Eliab: Nemuel and Dathan (Nu Num.) |
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