When they heard their cries, all the Israelites nearby ran away, shouting, “Watch out! The earth could swallow us too!”
When you roar, the peoples run away; when you prepare for action, the nations scatter!
You will run away through this mountain valley for it will reach as far as Azal. You will run away like people did at the time of the earthquake during the reign of Uzzah, king of Judah. Then the Lord will come, accompanied by all his holy ones.
They went down alive into Sheol with all that they had. The earth closed over them, and they were no more.
Fire burst out from the Lord and burned up the 250 men who were offering incense.