Num 16:35 | MHM | STEP | Numbers 16:35 – The Fate of Korah and the 250 Men This section tells what happened to Korah and the 250 men who tried to take the priesthood. While Dathan and Abiram were punished by the earth swallowing them, Korah and the other men who offered incense were punished by fire from the Lord . This judgment shows God’s holiness and how dangerous it is to challenge His commands, especially about worship and leadership. God then gave instructions to make sure the people would never forget this warning. v. 35 : Fire came out from the Lord and consumed the 250 men who were offering incense, while Aaron was spared (Num. 16:35 ). This was similar to what happened to Nadab and Abihu, who also died for offering unauthorized fire (Lev. 10:2 ). This teaches that God is a consuming fire (Heb. 10:27-31 ) and that it is dangerous to take roles or honors that God has not given to us.

‏ Numbers 16:35

Numbers 16:35 – The Fate of Korah and the 250 Men

This section tells what happened to Korah and the 250 men who tried to take the priesthood. While Dathan and Abiram were punished by the earth swallowing them, Korah and the other men who offered incense were punished by fire from the Lord. This judgment shows God’s holiness and how dangerous it is to challenge His commands, especially about worship and leadership. God then gave instructions to make sure the people would never forget this warning.

v. 35: Fire came out from the Lord and consumed the 250 men who were offering incense, while Aaron was spared (Num. 16:35 ^a). This was similar to what happened to Nadab and Abihu, who also died for offering unauthorized fire (Lev. 10:2 ^b). This teaches that God is a consuming fire (Heb. 10:27-31 ^c) and that it is dangerous to take roles or honors that God has not given to us.