Matthew Poole and continuators on Numbers 16:46

46 And Moses said unto Aaron, Take a censer, and put fire therein from off the altar, and put on incense , and go quickly unto the congregation , and make an atonement for them: for there is wrath gone out from the LORD; the plague is begun .

Which was a sign of intercession, Psal. 141. 2. and was to be accompanied with it, Luk. 1. 9, 10.

With the incense, to stir up the people to repentance and prayer to prevent their utter ruine. This he might do upon this extraordinary occasion having Gods command for his warrant, though ordinarily incense was to be offered onely in the Tabernacle.

In cutting off the people by a sudden and miraculous stroke.