Numbers 26:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 26:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 26:9 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the sons of Eliab; Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. This is that Dathan and Abiram, which were famous in the congrega..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 26:9 — KJV
“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:”
— Numbers 26:9 (KJV)
Numbers 26:9 in Context — About the Book of Numbers
Numbers follows Israel through forty years of wilderness — a journey that should have taken eleven days. It is an honest record of grumbling, unbelief, and consequence, but also of God's patient provision: manna, water, guidance by cloud and fire, and the famous priestly blessing.
Cross-References for Numbers 26:9
“These are they that were numbered of the families of the sons of Gershon, of all that might do service in the tabernacle of the congregation, whom Moses and Aaron did number according to the commandment of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 26:9: sons, congregation, moses
“And after that went the Levites in to do their service in the tabernacle of the congregation before Aaron, and before his sons: as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so did they unto them.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 26:9: sons, congregation, moses
“Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men:”
Shares key themes with Numbers 26:9: sons, eliab, dathan
“And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? Ye take...: Heb. It is much for you”
Shares key themes with Numbers 26:9: congregation, against, moses
“And Moses sent to call Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab: which said, We will not come up:”
Shares key themes with Numbers 26:9: sons, eliab, dathan
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