Numbers 16:50
New International Version
Then Aaron returned to Moses at the entrance to the tent of meeting, for the plague had stopped.

New Living Translation
Then because the plague had stopped, Aaron returned to Moses at the entrance of the Tabernacle.

English Standard Version
And Aaron returned to Moses at the entrance of the tent of meeting, when the plague was stopped.

Berean Standard Bible
Then Aaron returned to Moses at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, since the plague had been halted.

King James Bible
And Aaron returned unto Moses unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the plague was stayed.

New King James Version
So Aaron returned to Moses at the door of the tabernacle of meeting, for the plague had stopped.

New American Standard Bible
Then Aaron returned to Moses at the entrance of the tent of meeting, for the plague had been brought to a halt.

NASB 1995
Then Aaron returned to Moses at the doorway of the tent of meeting, for the plague had been checked.

NASB 1977
Then Aaron returned to Moses at the doorway of the tent of meeting, for the plague had been checked.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Aaron returned to Moses at the doorway of the tent of meeting, for the plague had been checked.

Amplified Bible
Then Aaron returned to Moses at the doorway of the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle), for the plague had been brought to an end.

Christian Standard Bible
Aaron then returned to Moses at the entrance to the tent of meeting, since the plague had been halted.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Aaron then returned to Moses at the entrance to the tent of meeting, since the plague had been halted.

American Standard Version
And Aaron returned unto Moses unto the door of the tent of meeting: and the plague was stayed.

Contemporary English Version
Aaron walked back and stood with Moses at the sacred tent.

English Revised Version
And Aaron returned unto Moses unto the door of the tent of meeting: and the plague was stayed.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
By the time Aaron came back to Moses at the entrance to the tent of meeting, the plague had stopped.

Good News Translation
When the plague had stopped, Aaron returned to Moses at the entrance of the Tent.

International Standard Version
Then Aaron returned to Moses at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting after the slaughter had been restrained.

Majority Standard Bible
Then Aaron returned to Moses at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, since the plague had been halted.

NET Bible
Then Aaron returned to Moses at the entrance of the tent of meeting, and the plague was stopped.

New Heart English Bible
Aaron returned to Moses to the door of the Tent of Meeting: and the plague was stayed.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Aaron returned to Moses at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the plague was stayed.

World English Bible
Aaron returned to Moses to the door of the Tent of Meeting, and the plague was stopped.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Aaron turns back to Moses, to the opening of the Tent of Meeting, and the plague has been restrained.

Young's Literal Translation
and Aaron turneth back unto Moses, unto the opening of the tent of meeting, and the plague hath been restrained.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Aaron will turn back to Moses to the door of the tent of appointment: and the smiting was withheld.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Aaron returned to Moses to the door of the tabernacle of the covenant after the destruction was over.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Aaron returned to Moses at the door of the tabernacle of the covenant, after the destruction quieted.

New American Bible
When the scourge had been checked, Aaron returned to Moses at the entrance of the tent of meeting.

New Revised Standard Version
When the plague was stopped, Aaron returned to Moses at the entrance of the tent of meeting.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Aaron returned to Moses at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation; and the plague had ceased.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Ahron returned to Moshe to the door of the Time Tabernacle and the plague suddenly was stopped.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Aaron returned unto Moses unto the door of the tent of meeting, and the plague was stayed.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Aaron returned to Moses to the door of the tabernacle of witness, and the plague ceased.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Murmuring and Plague
49But those who died from the plague numbered 14,700, in addition to those who had died on account of Korah. 50Then Aaron returned to Moses at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, since the plague had been halted.

Cross References
Hebrews 9:25-26
Nor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own. / Otherwise, Christ would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But now He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself.

1 Corinthians 10:10-11
And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel. / Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.

Psalm 106:29-30
So they provoked the LORD to anger with their deeds, and a plague broke out among them. / But Phinehas stood and intervened, and the plague was restrained.

Romans 5:9-10
Therefore, since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from wrath through Him! / For if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life!

1 John 2:2
He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

Leviticus 16:12-13
Then he must take a censer full of burning coals from the altar before the LORD, and two handfuls of finely ground fragrant incense, and take them inside the veil. / He is to put the incense on the fire before the LORD, and the cloud of incense will cover the mercy seat above the Testimony, so that he will not die.

2 Samuel 24:25
And there he built an altar to the LORD and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. Then the LORD answered the prayers on behalf of the land, and the plague upon Israel was halted.

Exodus 30:7-8
And Aaron is to burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he tends the lamps. / When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come.

Revelation 8:3-4
Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel.

Isaiah 53:5
But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

Hebrews 7:25
Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

Ezekiel 20:47-48
Say to the forest of the Negev: Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the Lord GOD says: I am about to ignite in you a fire, and it will devour all your trees, both green and dry. The blazing flame will not be quenched, and by it every face from south to north will be scorched. / Then all people will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it will not be quenched.”

Matthew 27:51
At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split.

1 Peter 2:24
He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”

Leviticus 10:16-20
Later, Moses searched carefully for the goat of the sin offering, and behold, it had been burned up. He was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s remaining sons, and asked, / “Why didn’t you eat the sin offering in the holy place? For it is most holy; it was given to you to take away the guilt of the congregation by making atonement for them before the LORD. / Since its blood was not brought inside the holy place, you should have eaten it in the sanctuary area, as I commanded.” ...


Treasury of Scripture

And Aaron returned to Moses to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the plague was stayed.

Numbers 16:43
And Moses and Aaron came before the tabernacle of the congregation.

1 Chronicles 21:26-30
And David built there an altar unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings, and called upon the LORD; and he answered him from heaven by fire upon the altar of burnt offering…

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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














Then Aaron returned to Moses
Aaron, the brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel, plays a crucial role in mediating between God and the people. His return to Moses signifies the completion of his priestly duty in interceding for the Israelites. This reflects the biblical theme of intercession, where a mediator stands between God and humanity, a role ultimately fulfilled by Jesus Christ as the High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16).

at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting
The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the central place of worship and the dwelling place of God's presence among the Israelites during their wilderness journey. It symbolizes God's desire to dwell with His people and foreshadows the incarnation of Christ, who "tabernacled" among us (John 1:14). The entrance signifies a place of access to God, where Moses and Aaron often received divine instructions.

since the plague had been halted
The halting of the plague demonstrates God's mercy and the effectiveness of Aaron's intercession. In the broader context of Numbers 16, the plague was a divine response to the rebellion led by Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. This event underscores the seriousness of rebellion against God's appointed leaders and the necessity of atonement. The cessation of the plague prefigures the ultimate atonement made by Christ, who halts the plague of sin and death through His sacrifice (Romans 5:8-11).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Aaron
The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. In Numbers 16, Aaron plays a crucial role in interceding for the people of Israel during a plague.

2. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt. Moses is central in mediating between God and the Israelites during the rebellion of Korah.

3. The Tabernacle
The dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where Aaron and Moses often communicated with God. It is the focal point of worship and sacrifice.

4. The Plague
A divine punishment sent by God as a result of the rebellion led by Korah, Dathan, and Abiram against Moses and Aaron's leadership.

5. Israelites
The chosen people of God, who are often depicted as rebellious and disobedient, yet recipients of God's mercy and grace.
Teaching Points
The Role of Intercession
Aaron's intercession highlights the importance of standing in the gap for others in prayer and seeking God's mercy on behalf of those who have sinned.

The Consequences of Rebellion
The rebellion of Korah serves as a warning against challenging God's appointed leaders and the consequences of disobedience.

God's Mercy and Justice
While God is just in punishing sin, His mercy is evident in providing a means of atonement and sparing the lives of many through Aaron's actions.

The Importance of Obedience
Obedience to God's commands and respect for His chosen leaders are crucial for maintaining order and receiving His blessings.

The Power of Prayer
The swift cessation of the plague upon Aaron's intercession demonstrates the power of prayer and the importance of seeking God's intervention in times of crisis.Verse 50. - And the plague was stayed. Not only temporarily, while Aaron stood between the dead and the living, but finally and effectually.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Aaron
אַהֲרֹן֙ (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

returned
וַיָּ֤שָׁב (way·yā·šāḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

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

at
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the entrance
פֶּ֖תַח (pe·ṯaḥ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way

to the Tent
אֹ֣הֶל (’ō·hel)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 168: A tent

of Meeting,
מוֹעֵ֑ד (mō·w·‘êḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting

since the plague
וְהַמַּגֵּפָ֖ה (wə·ham·mag·gê·p̄āh)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4046: A blow, slaughter, plague, pestilence

had been halted.
נֶעֱצָֽרָה׃ (ne·‘ĕ·ṣā·rāh)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 6113: To inclose, to hold back, to maintain, rule, assemble


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