Numbers 26:9The sons of Eliab: Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. These are that Dathan and Abiram, who were called of the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against Yahweh,
The setting
Plains of Moab, Jordan. Moses pauses the census to note a dark family history - these are descendants of famous rebels...
The emotion here: heavy-hearted remembering tragic rebellion
The original word
nāṣāh (נָצָה) — to strive, quarrel, but implies organized rebellion against authority
Why it matters
Dathan and Abiram were swallowed alive by the earth along with Korah's followers
Read with care
What most readers miss in Numbers 26:9
Moses adds this note because their DESCENDANTS are still being counted - God doesn't punish children for parents' sins
Common misconceptionPeople think God punished these families forever, but He's actually counting their descendants here - showing His mercy extends beyond one generation's rebellion.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Numbers 26:9
Bible Genome reading
Numbers 26:9 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Numbers 26:9 comes from the book of Numbers, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is grieving, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include rebellion, historical memory. Notable phrases: Dathan and Abiram.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same grieving
“By the sweat of your face will you eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For you are dust, and to dust you…”
— Genesis 3:19
“Jesus wept.”
— John 11:35
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?”
— Psalms 22:1
“They divide my garments among them. They cast lots for my clothing.”
— Psalms 22:18
“for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;”
— Romans 3:23
Your reflection
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