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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 16:34

BSB

At their cries, all the people of Israel who were around them fled, saying, "The earth may swallow us too!"

AKJV

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

CPDV

Yet truly, all of Israel, which was standing all around, took flight at the clamor of those who were perishing, saying, "Lest perhaps the earth may swallow us whole also."

ERV

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

NHEB

All Israel that were around them fled at their cry; for they said, "Lest the earth swallow us up."

SMT

And all Israel which were round about them fled at their voice: for they said, Lest the earth shall swallow us.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 16:34

AndallIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculinethatwereroundaboutH5439themfledH5127VerbatthecryH6963Noun MasculineofthemfortheysaidH559VerbLesttheearthH776Noun FeminineswallowusupH1104Verbalso

Commentary for Numbers 16:34

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

Overview of Numbers 16:34

Summary

Israel witnesses spectacular judgment with fear

Place

Wilderness

Event

Israel flees in terror

Estimated Time Period

c. 1450 BC