Numbers 16:39

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Eleazar collected the pans and had them hammered into a thin layer of bronze as a covering for the altar,

Cross References

1 Chronicles 24:2

But Nadab and Abihu died long before their father, without having any sons. That's why Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.

2 Chronicles 26:18

and said, “Your Majesty, this isn't right! You are not allowed to burn incense to the LORD. That must be done only by priests who are descendants of Aaron. You will have to leave! You have sinned against the LORD, and so he will no longer bless you.”

Numbers 16:38

because they were used for offering incense to me. Have them hammered into a thin layer of bronze as a covering for the altar. Those men died because of their sin, and now their fire pans will become a warning for the rest of the community.”

Numbers 16:40

just as the LORD had told Moses. The pans were a warning to the Israelites that only Aaron's descendants would be allowed to offer incense to the LORD. Anyone else who tried would be punished like Korah and his followers.