They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation.(Números 16:33)
And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also.(Números 16:34)
And there came out a fire from the LORD, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense.(Números 16:35)
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Speak unto Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, that he take up the censers out of the burning, and scatter thou the fire yonder; for they are hallowed.(Números 16:37)
The censers of these sinners against their own souls, let them make them broad plates for a covering of the altar: for they offered them before the LORD, therefore they are hallowed: and they shall be a sign unto the children of Israel.(Números 16:38)
And Eleazar the priest took the brazen censers, wherewith they that were burnt had offered; and they were made broad plates for a covering of the altar:(Números 16:39)
