Num 16:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3 : The rebels accused Moses and Aaron of taking too much authority for themselves. They said the whole community was holy and did not need special leaders. They claimed God was with everyone, so no one should have more power than the rest (Num. 16:3 ). This ignored the many times the people had sinned and needed leaders to pray for them. They also forgot that Moses and Aaron were chosen by God, not by themselves (Heb. 5:4 ). Sometimes, people who want “equality” are really motivated by jealousy and ambition.

‏ Numbers 16:3

v. 3: The rebels accused Moses and Aaron of taking too much authority for themselves. They said the whole community was holy and did not need special leaders. They claimed God was with everyone, so no one should have more power than the rest (Num. 16:3 ^a). This ignored the many times the people had sinned and needed leaders to pray for them. They also forgot that Moses and Aaron were chosen by God, not by themselves (Heb. 5:4 ^b). Sometimes, people who want “equality” are really motivated by jealousy and ambition.