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Korah

Korah Levite who Rebelled Against Moses

Old Testamentc. 1446 BC View journey on map

About Korah

Korah was a Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. Along with Dathan, Abiram, and 250 leaders, he challenged Moses' authority. God judged the rebellion by having the earth swallow Korah and his followers as a warning against presumptuous leadership.

Events in the life of Korah

Korah's rebellion
Korah's rebellion

Wilderness of Paran · NUM 16:32

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Korah's Character Traits

AmbitiousRebelliousEnvious

Korah's Life Timeline

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  1. Levite Statusc. 1446 BC

    Korah is a Levite of the clan of Kohath, with tabernacle duties.

    NUM 16:1, EXO 6:21

  2. Rebellionc. 1406 BC

    Korah leads a rebellion against Moses and Aaron with 250 leaders.

    NUM 16:1-3

  3. Challengec. 1406 BC

    Korah claims all Israel is holy; why should Moses and Aaron be elevated?

    NUM 16:3

  4. Testc. 1406 BC

    Moses calls for a test: bring censers tomorrow and let God choose.

    NUM 16:4-17

  5. Judgmentc. 1406 BC

    The earth swallows Korah and his followers; fire consumes the 250.

    NUM 16:31-35

Who is linked to Korah

Korah's Key Relationships

Moses
MosesOpponent

Rebel - Korah challenged Moses' God-given authority.

Aaron
AaronOpponent

Rebel - Korah challenged Aaron's priesthood.

Korah's Key Locations

The Wilderness
The Wilderness

Where Korah led his rebellion.

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Spiritual Lessons from Korah

Spiritual Ambition Gone Wrong

Korah wanted more than the privileged role God gave him. Being a Levite wasn't enough - he wanted the priesthood too. His 'spiritual' argument ('all Israel is holy') masked personal ambition. Coveting another's calling brings destruction.

Key Verses about Korah

Numbers 16:1-35Jude 1:11

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