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Numbers 16:2

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1 Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath son of Levi, along with some Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—conducted

a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 men of Israel renowned as leaders of the congregation and representatives in the assembly.

3 They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have taken too much upon yourselves! For everyone in the entire congregation is holy, and the LORD is in their midst. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?”

4 When Moses heard this, he fell facedown.

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BSB
a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 men of Israel renowned as leaders of the congregation and representatives in the assembly.
KJV
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:
WEB
They rose up before Moses, with some of the children of Israel, two hundred fifty princes of the congregation, called to the assembly, men of renown.
ASV
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;
DARBY
and they rose up against Moses, with two hundred and fifty men of the children of Israel, princes of the assembly, summoned to the council, men of renown;
BLB
and they rose up before the face of Moses with men of the sons of Israel, two hundred and fifty leaders of the congregation, representatives of the congregation, men of renown.
ÅB
De trådte fram for Moses, og sammen med dem to hundre og femti menn av Israels barn, høvdinger i menigheten, utkåret til medlemmer av folkerådet, aktede menn.
OTB
og reiste seg mot Moses, ledsaget av 250 israelittiske menn, ledere i menigheten, utvalgt fra forsamlingen, menn av anseelse.
B1930
De trådte fram for Moses, og sammen med dem to hundre og femti menn av Israels barn, høvdinger i menigheten, utkåret til medlemmer av folkerådet, aktede menn.

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  • Numbers 26:9

    and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, who fought against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah who rebelled against the LORD.

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  • Ezekiel 23:10

    They exposed her nakedness, seized her sons and daughters, and put her to the sword. Thus she became a byword among women, and they executed judgment against her.

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  • 1 Chronicles 5:24

    These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families.

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  • Genesis 6:4

    The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and afterward as well—when the sons of God had relations with the daughters of men. And they bore them children who became the mighty men of old, men of renown.

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  • Numbers 1:16

    These men were appointed from the congregation; they were the leaders of the tribes of their fathers, the heads of the clans of Israel.

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  • 1 Chronicles 12:30

    From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans.

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