Numbers 26:10

"The sons of Eliab: Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. These are that Dathan and Abiram who were called by the congregation, who rebelled against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah when they rebelled against the LORD;"

Key Reflection

In Numbers 26:10, the text lists the sons of Eliab—Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram—and then identifies these individuals as central figures in a significant rebellion against Moses and Aaron during their journey through the wilderness. The original audience would have recognized Dathan and Abiram as key leaders in this revolt, which challenged not only the authority of Moses but also that of Aaron, highlighting the deep divisions within the community. This event serves to remind readers of a past confrontation that tested the unity and obedience of the Israelites under divine leadership.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Together with Korah -i. e., they were engulfed at the same time that Korah perished, for Korah himself appears to bare died among the two hundred and fifty incense offerers at the door of the tabernacle, not with Dathan and Abiram (compareNumbers 16:32note).

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