Psalms 106:18

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 106:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And a fire was kindled in their company; The flame burned up the wicked.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And a fire was kindled in their company; The flame burned up the wicked.
Psalms 106:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 106

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18And a fire was kindled in their company; The flame burned up the wicked.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“On these verses see Numbers 16:31-35. This refers to the time when they rebelled against Moses. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Num 16:35-40, Num 16:46; Heb 12:29 Psalms 106:19”
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