Psalms 106:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 106:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 106:17 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 106:17 — KJV
“The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram.”
— Psalms 106:17 (KJV)
Psalms 106:17 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
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Cross-References for Psalms 106:17
“And what he did unto Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben: how the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and their tents, and all the substance that was in their possession, in the midst of all Israel: substance...: or, living substance which followed them was...: Heb. was at their feet”
Shares key themes with Psalms 106:17: earth, opened, swallowed
“And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up together with Korah, when that company died, what time the fire devoured two hundred and fifty men: and they became a sign.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 106:17: earth, opened, swallowed
“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.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 106:17: earth, opened, swallowed
“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:”
Shares key themes with Psalms 106:17: dathan, company, abiram
“And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 106:17: earth, opened, swallowed
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