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16 They were envious of Moses, yes, and Aaron too, the man anointed[a] by God as his priest. 17 Because of this, the earth opened and swallowed Dathan, Abiram, and his friends; 18 and fire fell from heaven to consume these wicked men.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 106:16 the man anointed, literally, “the holy one of Jehovah.”

16 In the camp they grew envious(A) of Moses
    and of Aaron, who was consecrated to the Lord.
17 The earth opened(B) up and swallowed Dathan;(C)
    it buried the company of Abiram.(D)
18 Fire blazed(E) among their followers;
    a flame consumed the wicked.

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