The earth opened, and swallowed up Dathan, &c.] Numbers 16:31. Deuteronomy 11:6. and swallowed up Dathan] By the greatnesse of the punishment the haynousnesse of the offence may be concluded: for they that rise against Gods ministers, rebell against him. and 〈◊〉 the company of Abiram] He means Korah, and his associates that were joyned with them in rebellion.