Num 16:12-14 | MHM | STEP | Numbers 16:12 – Dathan and Abiram’s Rebellion This section describes the insolence and rebellion of Dathan and Abiram against Moses. When Moses summoned them to address their complaints, they refused to come and instead sent a disrespectful message accusing Moses of wrongdoing. Their accusations were unfair and twisted the truth, showing how pride and rebellion can blind people. Moses responded with prayer and a firm challenge, asking God to judge between him and his accusers. v. 12-14 : Moses called for Dathan and Abiram, but they refused to come. They accused Moses of leading them away from Egypt, which they mockingly called “a land flowing with milk and honey,” and bringing them to die in the wilderness. They claimed Moses had failed to bring them into the promised land, even though it was their own disobedience that caused their punishment. They also accused Moses of trying to make himself a ruler over them and “put out their eyes,” meaning they thought he was misleading them (Num. 16:12-14 ). These accusations were unfair, as Moses had faithfully followed God’s instructions and had no selfish ambition.

‏ Numbers 16:12-14

Numbers 16:12 – Dathan and Abiram’s Rebellion

This section describes the insolence and rebellion of Dathan and Abiram against Moses. When Moses summoned them to address their complaints, they refused to come and instead sent a disrespectful message accusing Moses of wrongdoing. Their accusations were unfair and twisted the truth, showing how pride and rebellion can blind people. Moses responded with prayer and a firm challenge, asking God to judge between him and his accusers.

v. 12-14: Moses called for Dathan and Abiram, but they refused to come. They accused Moses of leading them away from Egypt, which they mockingly called “a land flowing with milk and honey,” and bringing them to die in the wilderness. They claimed Moses had failed to bring them into the promised land, even though it was their own disobedience that caused their punishment. They also accused Moses of trying to make himself a ruler over them and “put out their eyes,” meaning they thought he was misleading them (Num. 16:12-14 ^a). These accusations were unfair, as Moses had faithfully followed God’s instructions and had no selfish ambition.

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