Numbers 16:10

And he hath brought thee near to him, and all thy brethren the sons of Levi with thee: and seek ye the priesthood also?

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Interpretation

Pride and ambition occasion a great deal of mischief both in churches and states. The rebels quarrel with the settlement of the priesthood upon Aaron and his family.

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This thought runs through Numbers 16:6-10.

Numbers 16:6 Numbers 16:7 Numbers 16:8 Numbers 16:9 Numbers 16:10

Glossary

Levi Person: Adhesion. (1. ) The third son of Jacob by Leah. The origin of the name is found in Leah’s words ( Gen. 29:34 ).