16 And Moses said unto Korah, Be thou and all thy company before the Lord, thou, and they, and Aaron, to morrow:

Other Translations of Numbers 16:16

New International Version

16 Moses said to Korah, "You and all your followers are to appear before the Lord tomorrow-you and they and Aaron.

English Standard Version

16 And Moses said to Korah, "Be present, you and all your company, before the Lord, you and they, and Aaron, tomorrow.

The Message

16 Moses said to Korah, "Bring your people before God tomorrow. Appear there with them and Aaron.

New King James Version

16 And Moses said to Korah, "Tomorrow, you and all your company be present before the Lord--you and they, as well as Aaron.

New Living Translation

16 And Moses said to Korah, "You and all your followers must come here tomorrow and present yourselves before the Lord . Aaron will also be here.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 16:16

Commentary on Numbers 16:16-22

(Read Numbers 16:16-22)

The same glory of the Lord that appeared to place Aaron in his office at first, Leviticus 9:23, now appeared to confirm him in it; and to confound those who set up against him. Nothing is more terrible to those who are conscious of guilt, than the appearance of the Divine glory. See how dangerous it is to have fellowship with sinners, and to partake with them. Though the people had treacherously deserted them, yet Moses and Aaron approved themselves faithful shepherds of Israel. If others fail in their duty to us, that does not take away the obligations we are under to seek their welfare. Their prayer was a pleading prayer, and it proved a prevailing one.