Psalms 106:17
The earth opening put an end to Dathan, covering up Abiram and his band.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram.
In Context
16They were full of envy against Moses among the tents, and against Aaron, the holy one of the Lord.
18And a fire was lighted among their tents; the sinners were burned up by the flames.
Cross References
Numbers 16:31And while these words were on his lips, the earth under them was parted in two;
Numbers 26:10And they went down into the open mouth of the earth, together with Korah, when death overtook him and all his band; at the time when two hundred and fifty men were burned in the fire, and they became a sign.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 106:14-34
Provocation of Israel in the Wilderness. 13 They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: 14 But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert. 15 And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul. 16 They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of the Lord . 17 The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram. 18 And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked. 19 They made a calf in Horeb, and… Read the whole commentary →