Numbers 16:31
The Scripture
(31) And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under them:
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
Numbers 26:10Numbers 26:11Numbers 27:3Deuteronomy 11:6Psalms 106:17Psalms 106:18
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