Numbers 16:34
The Scripture
(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.
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.
Read the full chapter and its overview →Cross-references
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 33:3Zechariah 14:5Revelation 6:15Revelation 6:16Revelation 6:17Numbers 17:12Numbers 17:13
Related verses (shared words)