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Numbers 16:23 Cross-References
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The Earth Swallows the Rebels
“And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,”
Numbers 16:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 16:23
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying—After Moses and Aaron intercede (v. 22), God speaks again, now with refined judgment. This second divine speech (following v. 20) shows God's responsiveness to intercession: He will not destroy all Israel, but will precisely target the rebels. The repetition of dabar (דָּבַר, spoke) emphasizes prophetic authority—this isn't Moses's plan but divine directive.The narrative structure (divine speech → intercession → modified divine speech) teaches the efficacy of priestly mediation. God's justice remains (rebels will perish), but His mercy extends to the innoc...
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