Numbers 16:20
20 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron,
Other Translations of Numbers 16:20
King James Version
20 And the Lord spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,
English Standard Version
20 And the Lord spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,
The Message
20 God said to Moses and Aaron,
New King James Version
20 And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying,
New Living Translation
20 and the Lord said to Moses and Aaron,
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 16:20
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.