Números 16
Matthew Henry · Citado em PreceptAustin
Números 16
Henry - Presently after new laws given (Numbers 15) follows the story of a new rebellion, as if sin took occasion from the commandment to become more exceedingly sinful Both Moses and Korah were descended from Kohath (see Family Tree above), but by different sons (Moses through Amram [Numbers 26:58–59], and Korah through Izhar). THOUGHT - Just because you are related does not mean your relatives will not rebel against you! Now Korah the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, with Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben - Korah was a cousin of Moses. So much for family ties and family loyalty! Nearness of relation was no impediment to diminish the power of this man's lusting flesh. "Think it not strange if a man’s foes be those of his own house." (M Henry) Recall that the sons of Kohath had the more important duties in the tabernacle, including setting it up and taking it down when Israel changed locations in the wilderness (Nu 4:1-20+). But the Kohathites were still clearly a notch below the Aaronic priests. On’s name drops out of the story, after this verse. Some writers say it was because he repented, but that is conjecture.
Números 16
Henry - The Kohathites encamped on the same side of the tabernacle that the Reubenites did, which perhaps gave Korah an opportunity of drawing them in, whence the Jews say, Woe to the wicked man, and woe to his neighbour, who is in danger of being infected by him. Mattoon - There is a religious revolt by Korah who stood against the priesthood. There is also a political revolt by Dathan, Abiram, and On. They were Reubenites who opposed the leadership of Moses as the chief prince. They rallied 250 leaders in this revolt. Rebels run in packs. Rebellion has a rippling effect, so don't run with rebels. Korah means "hail or ice." His name reminds us of the coldness of his heart. Sin will do this to your heart. Took action, Heb. va-yikah, from lâkah, to take. This verb is the first word of the verse, and though in the singular number, yet it evidently includes the several nominatives that follow. Translated - NLT = conspired; NIV = became insolent; KJV = took men: What's the beef with Reuben - Steven Cole suggests "Reuben had forfeited his preeminence as Jacob’s firstborn when he slept with his father’s concubine, Bilhah (Gen. 35:22; 49:4). The Levites and the tribe of Reuben shared adjoining campsites on the south side of the tabernacle (Num. 2:10; 3:29), which may account for their collusion here. Korah may have appealed to the Reubenites, “Because you’re descendants of Jacob’s firstborn, you should have a higher role in Israel than Moses has given to you. He just wants preeminence for himself! We’re organizing a group to confront him and his arrogant brother. Please join with us!” (Steven Cole's sermon Numbers 16:1-50 Serving God Wrongly or Rightly?) Mattoon adds that "Reuben was the firstborn son of his family, yet, he and his descendants did not enjoy the rights of the firstborn because of Reuben's sin with Bilhah. 1 Chronicles 5:1-2—Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father’s bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; so that he is not enrolled in the genealogy according to the birthright. 2Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came the leader, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph. Sin has a rippling effect in our lives and upon others. Believer's Study Bible - The three central books of the Pentateuch emphasize different aspects of Israel's worship. Exodus stresses the sanctuary, Leviticus the sacrifices, and Numbers the priesthood. Chapters 16-19 deal with the privileges and responsibilities of the priesthood. The section begins with a divine affirmation of the Aaronic priesthood and Mosaic authority (16:1-17:13). Dissatisfied with being just a Levite, Korah led a rebellion of 250 leaders against the authority of Moses in order to usurp leadership of the priesthood from Aaron (vv. 3, 10; Heb. 5:4). The involvement of the Reubenites and others appears to have been motivated by jealousy of Moses' authority (cf. Gen. 49:3, 4) and blaming him for their loss of the Promised Land (vv. 12, 13; cf. v. 41). Bush - A part of the conspirators were of the tribe of Reuben, which had been subordinated to that of Judah in the recent arrangements, and they would naturally aim to regain the precedency which they deemed their birthright. (Numbers 16) Brian Bell - How do you handle criticism? It seems like someone’s always waiting to criticize!. Like the 2 men who were standing looking in a window at a taxidermy shop at a bird on a limb. And one man said, “That’s a poor job of mounting a bird!” Just then the bird flew down from the perch. Korah was 1st cousin to Moses & Aaron.He was camped close to Reuben & thus their association in this rebellion. (Brian Bell's sermon notes - Numbers 16) Related Resources: Who was Korah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Who was Reuben in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org What can we learn from the tribe of Reuben? | GotQuestions.org Numbers 16:2 and they rose up before Moses, together with some of the sons of Israel, two hundred and fifty leaders of the congregation, chosen in the assembly, men of renown. BGT Numbers 16:2 καὶ ἀνέστησαν ἔναντι Μωυσῆ καὶ ἄνδρες τῶν υἱῶν Ισραηλ πεντήκοντα καὶ διακόσιοι ἀρχηγοὶ συναγωγῆς σύγκλητοι βουλῆς καὶ ἄνδρες ὀνομαστοί NET Numbers 16:2 and rebelled against Moses, along with some of the Israelites, 250 leaders of the community, chosen from the assembly, famous men. NLT Numbers 16:2 They incited a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 other leaders of the community, all prominent members of the assembly. ESV Numbers 16:2 And they rose up before Moses, with a number of the people of Israel, 250 chiefs of the congregation, chosen from the assembly, well-known men. NIV Numbers 16:2 and rose up against Moses. With them were 250 Israelite men, well-known community leaders who had been appointed members of the council. KJV Numbers 16:2 And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown: YLT Numbers 16:2 and they rise up before Moses, with men of the sons of Israel, two hundred and fifty, princes of the company, called of the convention, men of name, LXE Numbers 16:2 and rose up before Moses, and two hundred and fifty men of the sons of Israel, chiefs of the assembly, chosen councillors, and men of renown. ASV Numbers 16:2 and they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the congregation, called to the assembly, men of renown; Nu 26:9 Ge 6:4 1Ch 5:24 12:30 Eze 16:14 23:10 Numbers 16 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passage: (Jude 1:11+) Woe to them! For they have gone the way of Cain, and for pay they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam, and perished in the rebellion of Korah. Korah Confronts Moses KORAH ET. AL. IN THE FACE OF MOSES! And they rose up before Moses - Normally rose up (qum) means simply to stand up, but in this context speaks figuratively of taking a position as an adversary of Moses (cf 1Sa 22:8; Hab1:6). The Lxx uses the verb anistemi which means to rise up antagonistically (cf similar antagonistic uses in Acts 5:17, Acts 5:36, Mk 3:26, Acts 20:30). Before is panim/paniym which literally means face which in turn reminds us of the modern idiom "in your face of" Korah was literally in the face of Moses! Woe! What a short memory Korah had! He seems to have completely forgotten what God did to Miriam when she "rose up before Moses"! (see Nu 12:2, 9+) Bush on rose up - Heb. va-yâ-kumu, they rose up rebelliously or mutinously; they made an insurrection. As the verb in this case follows its nominatives occurring in the preceding verse, it assumes the plural form. THOUGHT - Motive is everything in our service for the Lord. Why do you do what you do for Him? Often your true motives are uncovered when you feel that you should have a higher position of service or more recognition than the church has given to you. You resent those in leadership and think that you could do a better job if you only had the chance. We serve God wrongly when we desire power and prestige for ourselves, but rightly when we’re content with the gifts He has entrusted to us, using them to serve Him. (Steven Cole) Together with some of the sons of Israel, two hundred and fifty leaders of the congregation - This was not just Miriam and Aaron coming against Moses as in Numbers 12 but was a large cadre of complainers! This number is amazing. They too have forgotten what happened to Miriam! How can they possibly think they will escape a similar fate or worse? The reason is clear -- they were clearly deceived which is at the very root of all sin -- it is deceitful and will deceive the sinning person! And as I always tell my children, by definition, when a person is deceived, they don't know they are deceived! Hebrews is very clear describing the "deceitfulness of sin" (Hebrews 3:13+). Jeremiah also helps understand the spiritual dynamic that would lead these men to such a foolish, presumptuous decision, for as Yahweh says through His prophet "The heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick; who can understand it? “I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give to each man according to his ways, According to the results of his deeds." (Jer 17:9-10) Indeed, the following passages will illustrate Jehovah searching the hearts of Korah and his gang, and then giving to EACH man according to his ways!
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Henry - "The pride, ambition, and emulation, of great men, have always been the occasion of a great deal of mischief both in churches and states....The fame and renown which they had did not content them; they were high, but would be higher, and thus the famous men became infamous."