Numbers 16:10
The Scripture
(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?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Numbers chapter 16 the Israelites, after a night of idolatry, demand a golden calf to worship, and Moses confronts them, rebuking their sin and demanding they return to the true God. The people then tear down the calf and burn the wood, showing their willingness to destroy the idol. The chapter emphasizes the seriousness of sin and the importance of staying faithful to God's commandments.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 13:10Matthew 20:21Matthew 20:22Luke 22:24Romans 12:10Philippians 2:3III John 1:9
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