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◄ Numbers 16:41►

New International Version
The next day the whole Israelite community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. “You have killed the LORD’s people,” they said.

New Living Translation
But the very next morning the whole community of Israel began muttering again against Moses and Aaron, saying, “You have killed the LORD’s people!”

English Standard Version
But on the next day all the congregation of the people of Israel grumbled against Moses and against Aaron, saying, “You have killed the people of the LORD.”

Berean Standard Bible
The next day the whole congregation of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron, saying, “You have killed the LORD’s people!”

King James Bible
But on the morrow all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron, saying, Ye have killed the people of the LORD.

New King James Version
On the next day all the congregation of the children of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron, saying, “You have killed the people of the LORD.”

New American Standard Bible
But on the next day all the congregation of the sons of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron, saying, “You are the ones who have caused the death of the LORD’S people!”

NASB 1995
But on the next day all the congregation of the sons of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron, saying, “You are the ones who have caused the death of the LORD’S people.”

NASB 1977
But on the next day all the congregation of the sons of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron, saying, “You are the ones who have caused the death of the LORD’Speople.”

Legacy Standard Bible
But on the next day all the congregation of the sons of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron, saying, “You are the ones who have caused the death of the people of Yahweh.”

Amplified Bible
But on the next day the entire congregation of the Israelites murmured against Moses and Aaron, saying, “You have caused the death of the people of the LORD.”

Christian Standard Bible
The next day the entire Israelite community complained about Moses and Aaron, saying, “You have killed the LORD’s people! ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The next day the entire Israelite community complained about Moses and Aaron, saying, “You have killed the LORD’s people!”

American Standard Version
But on the morrow all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron, saying, Ye have killed the people of Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
The next day the people of Israel again complained against Moses and Aaron, "The two of you killed some of the LORD's people!"

English Revised Version
But on the morrow all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron, saying, Ye have killed the people of the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The next day the whole community of Israel complained to Moses and Aaron. They said, "You have killed the LORD's people."

Good News Translation
The next day the whole community complained against Moses and Aaron and said, "You have killed some of the LORD's people."

International Standard Version
Nevertheless, the very next day, the whole congregation of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron, "You've killed the LORD'S people!"

NET Bible
But on the next day the whole community of Israelites murmured against Moses and Aaron, saying, "You have killed the LORD's people!"

New Heart English Bible
But on the next day all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron, saying, "You have killed the LORD's people."

Webster's Bible Translation
But on the morrow all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron, saying, Ye have killed the people of the LORD.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
The next day the whole congregation of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron, saying, “You have killed the LORD’s people!”

World English Bible
But on the next day all the congregation of the children of Israel complained against Moses and against Aaron, saying, “You have killed Yahweh’s people!”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And on the next day all the congregation of the sons of Israel murmurs against Moses and against Aaron, saying, “You have put the people of YHWH to death.”

Young's Literal Translation
And all the company of the sons of Israel murmur, on the morrow, against Moses and against Aaron, saying, 'Ye -- ye have put to death the people of Jehovah.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And all the assembly of the sons of Israel will murmur on the morrow against Moses, and against Aaron, saying, Ye killed the people of Jehovah.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
The following day all the multitude of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron, saying: You have killed the people of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, the following day, the entire multitude of the sons of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron, saying: “You have put to death the people of the Lord.”

New American Bible
The next day the whole Israelite community grumbled against Moses and Aaron, saying, “You have killed the people of the LORD.”

New Revised Standard Version
On the next day, however, the whole congregation of the Israelites rebelled against Moses and against Aaron, saying, “You have killed the people of the LORD.”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
But on the morrow all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron, saying, You have killed the people of the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all of the assembly of the children of Israel complained after that day against Moshe and against Ahron, and they said to them: “You murdered the people of LORD JEHOVAH.”

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
But on the morrow all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron, saying: 'Ye have killed the people of the LORD.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the children of Israel murmured the next day against Moses and Aaron, saying, Ye have killed the people of the Lord.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Murmuring and Plague
41The next day the whole congregation of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron,saying,“You have killed the LORD’s people!”42But when the congregation gathered against them, Moses and Aaron turned toward the Tent of Meeting, and suddenly the cloud covered it and the glory of the LORD appeared.…

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Cross References

Exodus 16:2-3
And there in the desert the whole congregation of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron. / “If only we had died by the LORD’s hand in the land of Egypt!” they said. “There we sat by pots of meat and ate our fill of bread, but you have brought us into this desert to starve this whole assembly to death!”

Exodus 17:2-3
So the people contended with Moses, “Give us water to drink.” “Why do you contend with me?” Moses replied. “Why do you test the LORD?” / But the people thirsted for water there, and they grumbled against Moses: “Why have you brought us out of Egypt—to make us and our children and livestock die of thirst?”

Numbers 14:2-3
All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole congregation said to them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt, or if only we had died in this wilderness! / Why is the LORD bringing us into this land to fall by the sword? Our wives and children will become plunder. Would it not be better for us to go back to Egypt?”

Numbers 20:2-5
Now there was no water for the congregation, so they gathered against Moses and Aaron. / The people quarreled with Moses and said, “If only we had perished with our brothers before the LORD! / Why have you brought the LORD’s assembly into this wilderness for us and our livestock to die here? ...

Deuteronomy 1:27
You grumbled in your tents and said, “Because the LORD hates us, He has brought us out of the land of Egypt to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites to be annihilated.

Psalm 106:25
They grumbled in their tents and did not listen to the voice of the LORD.

Isaiah 63:10
But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. So He turned and became their enemy, and He Himself fought against them.

Ezekiel 20:21
But the children rebelled against Me. They did not walk in My statutes or carefully observe My ordinances—though the man who does these things will live by them—and they profaned My Sabbaths. So I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and vent My anger against them in the wilderness.

1 Corinthians 10:10
And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel.

Philippians 2:14
Do everything without complaining or arguing,

Hebrews 3:7-11
Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice, / do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness, / where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works. ...

Hebrews 3:15-19
As it has been said: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion.” / For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? / And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? ...

Jude 1:16
These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage.

Exodus 15:24
So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?”

Numbers 11:1
Soon the people began to complain about their hardship in the hearing of the LORD, and when He heard them, His anger was kindled, and fire from the LORD blazed among them and consumed the outskirts of the camp.

Treasury of Scripture

But on the morrow all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron, saying, You have killed the people of the LORD.

on the morrow.

Numbers 16:1-7
Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, tookmen: …

Numbers 14:2
And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness!

Psalm 106:13,23,25
They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: …

ye have

Numbers 16:3
And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them,Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregationare holy, every one of them, and the LORDis among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD?

2 Samuel 16:7,8
And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial: …

1 Kings 18:17
And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him,Art thou he that troubleth Israel?

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Numbers 16

1.The rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram
23.Moses separates the people from the rebels' tents
31.The earth swallows up Korah, and a fire consumes others
36.The censers are reserved to holy use
41.14,700 are slain by a plague, for murmuring against Moses and Aaron
46.Aaron by incense stays the plague

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

The next day
This phrase indicates the events occur immediately following a significant incident. In the context ofNumbers 16, it follows the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, where God demonstrated His judgment by causing the earth to swallow the rebels. The immediacy suggests the people's short memory and quickness to return to discontent, highlighting a recurring theme of Israel's rebellion and lack of faith throughout their wilderness journey.

the whole congregation of Israel
This refers to the entire assembly of the Israelites, emphasizing the widespread nature of the discontent. The term "congregation" is often used in the Pentateuch to describe the collective body of the Israelites, who were bound by covenant to God. This collective grumbling reflects a communal failure to trust in God's appointed leaders and His divine plan.

grumbled against Moses and Aaron
Grumbling against leadership is a recurring theme in the wilderness narratives. Moses and Aaron, as God's appointed leaders, often bore the brunt of the people's dissatisfaction. This grumbling is not just against human leaders but is seen as a direct challenge to God's authority, as Moses and Aaron were His chosen representatives. This reflects a deeper spiritual issue of rebellion against God Himself.

saying, “You have killed the LORD’s people!”
The accusation that Moses and Aaron have killed "the LORD’s people" is both ironic and tragic. The rebels who perished were judged by God for their insurrection, yet the congregation blames Moses and Aaron. This reflects a misunderstanding or willful ignorance of God's justice and the seriousness of rebellion against Him. The phrase "the LORD’s people" underscores the covenant relationship between God and Israel, yet the people fail to recognize that their rebellion jeopardizes this relationship. This incident foreshadows the ultimate rejection of God's chosen leaders, culminating in the rejection of Jesus Christ, who was also accused unjustly by His own people.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Moses
The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. Moses is often seen as a mediator between God and the Israelites.

2.Aaron
Moses' brother and the first high priest of Israel. He played a crucial role in the spiritual leadership of the Israelites.

3.The Congregation of Israel
The collective body of the Israelites who were journeying through the wilderness. They often struggled with faith and obedience.

4.Grumbling
A recurring theme in the wilderness journey, where the Israelites frequently complained against Moses and Aaron, reflecting their lack of trust in God's plan.

5.The LORD’s People
Refers to the Israelites who were part of the community, specifically those who had been judged in the previous rebellion led by Korah.

Teaching Points

The Danger of Grumbling
Grumbling reflects a heart of discontent and lack of trust in God's sovereignty. It can lead to division and rebellion within a community.

Leadership Under Fire
Moses and Aaron faced constant criticism, yet they remained faithful to God's calling. This teaches us the importance of steadfastness in leadership, even amidst opposition.

The Consequences of Rebellion
The Israelites' grumbling led to severe consequences, reminding us that rebellion against God’s appointed leaders is ultimately rebellion against God Himself.

The Importance of Intercession
Moses often interceded for the people despite their complaints. This highlights the power and necessity of intercessory prayer for those we lead or serve.

Learning from the Past
The repeated failures of the Israelites serve as a cautionary tale for us to trust in God’s provision and plan, avoiding the pitfalls of doubt and dissatisfaction.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Numbers 16:41?

2.How does Numbers 16:41 illustrate the Israelites' recurring disobedience and lack of faith?

3.What lessons can we learn from the Israelites' grumbling against Moses and Aaron?

4.How does Numbers 16:41 connect to God's patience and justice throughout Scripture?

5.In what ways can we guard against grumbling and complaining in our own lives?

6.How can church leaders today respond to criticism, as seen in Numbers 16:41?

7.Why did the Israelites grumble against Moses and Aaron in Numbers 16:41?

8.How does Numbers 16:41 reflect human nature's tendency to rebel against authority?

9.What does Numbers 16:41 reveal about the Israelites' faith in God's chosen leaders?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 16?

11.If God is just, why were thousands punished for the actions of a few in Numbers 16:49?

12.Why does 1 Corinthians 10:6–10 describe repeated miraculous punishments and judgments without corroborating records beyond the Bible?

13.How did Israel test God ten times?

14.In Numbers 14:2, how plausible is it that a whole nation would suddenly wish to return to Egypt after seeing so many miraculous events?

What Does Numbers 16:41 Mean

The next day

• The phrase looks back to the literal, catastrophic judgment on Korah, Dathan, Abiram, and the 250 leaders the previous day (Numbers 16:31-35).

• By dating the scene “the next day,” the text stresses how quickly the people forget God’s fresh display of holiness—echoing earlier lapses only hours or days after miracles (Exodus 15:24;Exodus 32:8).

• Their rapid relapse warns that outward shocks do not automatically create lasting heart change (Luke 16:31).

the whole congregation of Israel

• Scripture records not a minority but “the whole congregation,” repeating a pattern of nationwide murmuring (Numbers 14:2;Deuteronomy 9:22).

• God had separated rebels from the assembly the day before, yet the entire nation now aligns with those He judged, illustrating how sin spreads (1 Corinthians 15:33).

• The wording underscores corporate responsibility; when a people tolerate unbelief, they share its consequences (Joshua 7:1, 11-12).

grumbled against Moses and Aaron

• To “grumble” is more than casual complaint—it is open resistance to God-appointed leadership (Exodus 16:8).

• Moses and Aaron had interceded for Israel repeatedly (Exodus 32:11-14;Numbers 14:13-19), but the people still target them, proving that spiritual leaders often bear unjust blame (John 15:20).

• Their grumbling effectively challenges the Lord who installed these men (Numbers 12:8), reminding us that rejecting divinely sanctioned authority equals rejecting God Himself (Romans 13:2).

“You have killed the LORD’s people!”

• The accusation flips reality. It was the Lord who executed judgment; Moses merely announced it (Numbers 16:28-30). Calling the rebels “the LORD’s people” denies their active rebellion and paints divine justice as human cruelty (Isaiah 5:20).

• The statement reveals hardened hearts: rather than fearing God who opened the earth, they blame His servants (Hebrews 3:12-13).

• By excusing sin and indicting righteousness, Israel invites further discipline—a plague follows immediately (Numbers 16:46-49), confirmingProverbs 19:3: “A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.”

summary

Numbers 16:41 shows an entire nation swiftly rejecting clear evidence of God’s holiness, blaming His chosen leaders for judgment He Himself administered. The verse exposes how easily hearts harden, how rebellion spreads corporately, and how unbelief redefines sin as righteousness. It calls believers to remember God’s acts, honor His appointed authorities, and respond to His discipline with repentance rather than resentment.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(41)But on the morrow . . . --It is difficult to conceive of a more striking illustration of the depravity of the human heart than is afforded by this outbreak of the same spirit of rebellion which had been so signally punished on the preceding day.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 41. -Ye have killedthe people of the Lord. They had in truth forfeited their own lives, and Moses and Aaron had no more part in their death than St. Peter had in the death of Ananias and Sapphira. But it was easy to represent the matter as a personal conflict between two parties, in which the one had triumphed by destroying the other. In speaking of Korah and his company as the "people of the Lord," they meant to say that their lives were as sacred as the lives of Moses and Aaron, and the crime of taking them as great; they did not know, or did not heed, that their own immunity was due to the intercession of those whom they thus charged with sacrilegious murder.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The next day
מִֽמָּחֳרָ֔ת(mim·mā·ḥo·rāṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4283:The morrow, tomorrow

the entire
כָּל־(kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

congregation
עֲדַ֤ת(‘ă·ḏaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5712:A stated assemblage

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙(yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

grumbled
וַיִּלֹּ֜נוּ(way·yil·lō·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3885:To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate

against
עַל־(‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

Moses
מֹשֶׁ֥ה(mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872:Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

and Aaron,
אַהֲרֹ֖ן(’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175:Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

saying,
לֵאמֹ֑ר(lê·mōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 559:To utter, say

“You
אַתֶּ֥ם(’at·tem)
Pronoun - second person masculine plural
Strong's 859:Thou and thee, ye and you

have killed
הֲמִתֶּ֖ם(hă·mit·tem)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 4191:To die, to kill

the LORD’s
יְהוָֽה׃(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

people!”
עַ֥ם(‘am)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5971:A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

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