Numbers 16:1
Numbers · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“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:”Numbers 16:1
What Does Numbers 16:1 Mean?
Numbers 16:1 is found in the book of Numbers, chapter 16, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Numbers 16:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Jude 1:11“Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.”Psalms 106:16“They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of the LORD.”Deuteronomy 11:6“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:”Exodus 6:21“And the sons of Izhar; Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri.”Genesis 49:3“Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:”Exodus 6:18“And the sons of Kohath; Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel: and the years of the life of Kohath were an hundred thirty and three years.”Numbers 16:41“But on the morrow all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron, saying, Ye have killed the people of the LORD.”Numbers 26:9“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 27:3“Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not in the company of them that gathered themselves together against the LORD in the company of Korah; but died in his own sin, and had no sons.”2 Chronicles 26:16“But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction: for he transgressed against the LORD his God, and went into the temple of the LORD to burn incense upon the altar of incense.”Isaiah 63:10“But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them.”Acts 7:36“He brought them out, after that he had shewed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years.”Exodus 6:24“And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these are the families of the Korhites.”Numbers 16:19“And Korah gathered all the congregation against them unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto all the congregation.”Numbers 26:58“These are the families of the Levites: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korathites. And Kohath begat Amram.”1 Chronicles 5:1“Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father’s bed, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.”1 Chronicles 6:37“The son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,”Psalms 78:32“For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works.”Proverbs 24:21“My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:”Ezekiel 20:36“Like as I pleaded with your fathers in the wilderness of the land of Egypt, so will I plead with you, saith the Lord GOD.”
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