Numbers 16:10

And he hath brought thee near to him, and all thy brethren the sons of Levi with thee: and seek ye the priesthood also?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 16:10

BSB

He has brought you near, you and all your fellow Levites, but you are seeking the priesthood as well.

AKJV

And he has brought you near to him, and all your brothers the sons of Levi with you: and seek you the priesthood also?

CPDV

Was the reason that he caused you and all your brothers, the sons of Levi, to approach him, so that you would even claim for yourselves the priesthood too,

ERV

and that he hath brought thee near, and all thy brethren the sons of Levi with thee? and seek ye the priesthood also?

NHEB

and that he has brought you near, and all your brothers the sons of Levi with you? and do you seek the priesthood also?

SMT

He will bring thee near, and all thy brethren the sons of Levi with thee: and did ye seek also the priesthood?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 16:10

AndhehathbroughttheenearH7126VerbtohimandallthybrethrenH251Noun MasculinethesonsH1121Noun MasculineofLeviH3878Proper Name MasculinewiththeeandseekH1245VerbyethepriesthoodH3550Noun Femininealso

Commentary for Numbers 16:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Numbers 16:10

Summary

Levites exalted yet still desire priestly office

Place

Wilderness

Event

Ambition revealed

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC