Numbers 16:34

“And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also.”

"And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also." - Numbers 16:34
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What does Numbers 16:34 mean?

Numbers 16:34 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also." This verse is part of a larger narrative in the book of Numbers that tells the story of the…

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The Fear of the Unknown: Lessons from Numbers 16:34

Numbers 16:34 states, "And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also." This verse encapsulates a poignant moment in Israel’s history, portraying a picture of fear and the consequences of rebellion against…

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A Prayer for Courage and Faith in Times of Uncertainty

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart that seeks Your guidance and mercy. As I reflect on the verse from Numbers 16:34, where it is written, "And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also," I…

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Numbers 16:34 - "And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also."
Numbers 34:16 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
"And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying," - Numbers 34:16
Numbers 31:34 - "And threescore and one thousand asses,"
Numbers 34:21 - "Of the tribe of Benjamin, Elidad the son of Chislon."
Numbers 33:34 - "And they removed from Jotbathah, and encamped at Ebronah."
Numbers 7:34 - "One kid of the goats for a sin offering:"
Numbers 34:1 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 32:34 - "¶ And the children of Gad built Dibon, and Ataroth, and Aroer,"
Numbers 34:20 - "And of the tribe of the children of Simeon, Shemuel the son of Ammihud."
Numbers 34:25 - "And the prince of the tribe of the children of Zebulun, Elizaphan the son of Parnach."
Numbers 34:26 - "And the prince of the tribe of the children of Issachar, Paltiel the son of Azzan."
Numbers 34:24 - "And the prince of the tribe of the children of Ephraim, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan."
Numbers 34:27 - "And the prince of the tribe of the children of Asher, Ahihud the son of Shelomi."
Numbers 34:22 - "And the prince of the tribe of the children of Dan, Bukki the son of Jogli."
Numbers 34:19 - "And the names of the men are these: Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh."
Numbers 34:28 - "And the prince of the tribe of the children of Naphtali, Pedahel the son of Ammihud."
Numbers 26:34 - "These are the families of Manasseh, and those that were numbered of them, fifty and two thousand and seven hundred."
Numbers 4:34 - "¶ And Moses and Aaron and the chief of the congregation numbered the sons of the Kohathites after their families, and after the house of their fathers,"
Numbers 34:23 - "The prince of the children of Joseph, for the tribe of the children of Manasseh, Hanniel the son of Ephod."
Numbers 10:34 - "And the cloud of the LORD was upon them by day, when they went out of the camp."
Numbers 15:34 - "And they put him in ward, because it was not declared what should be done to him."
Numbers 11:34 - "And he called the name of that place Kibroth-hattaavah: because there they buried the people that lusted."
Tribe leaders were to apportion the land. Numbers 34
"And threescore and one thousand asses," - Numbers 31:34
Numbers 34:29 - "These are they whom the LORD commanded to divide the inheritance unto the children of Israel in the land of Canaan."
Numbers 34:18 - "And ye shall take one prince of every tribe, to divide the land by inheritance."
Numbers 34:10 - "And ye shall point out your east border from Hazar-enan to Shepham:"
"Of the tribe of Benjamin, Elidad the son of Chislon." - Numbers 34:21