Reference

Leviticus 9:24

And there came a fire out from before the Lord, and consumed upon the altar the burnt offering and the fat: which when all the people saw, they shouted, and fell on their faces.
22

And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering of the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and peace offerings.

23

And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle of the congregation, and came out, and blessed the people: and the glory of the Lord appeared unto all the people.

24

And there came a fire out from before the Lord, and consumed upon the altar the burnt offering and the fat: which when all the people saw, they shouted, and fell on their faces.

Counter-Arguments

The strongest case that this verse does not belong in this theme.

Annihilation / Destruction

The verse describes a fire consuming a burnt offering and fat on an altar, which is an act of sacrifice and acceptance, not the destruction of the wicked as a result of judgment. The people's reaction of shouting and falling on their faces suggests awe and reverence, not fear of judgment or witnessing the annihilation of the wicked.

Destruction / Perishing Language

The verse describes a fire consuming a burnt offering and fat on an altar, which is a ritual act of worship and sacrifice, not the destruction or perishing of the wicked. The people's reaction of shouting and falling on their faces indicates awe and reverence, not fear of divine judgment against themselves or others.