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Korah

Korah leads rebellion

Numbers 16:1-2

Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took {men}:

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Korah's rebellionNUM 16:32

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Updated on August 16, 2026

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.

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Journey Timeline

Levite Statusc. 1446 BC
The Wilderness
Korah is a Levite of the clan of Kohath, with tabernacle duties.
NUM 16:1; EXO 6:21
Rebellionc. 1406 BC
The Wilderness
Korah leads a rebellion against Moses and Aaron with 250 leaders.
NUM 16:1-3
Challengec. 1406 BC
The Wilderness
Korah claims all Israel is holy; why should Moses and Aaron be elevated?
NUM 16:3
Testc. 1406 BC
The Wilderness
Moses calls for a test: bring censers tomorrow and let God choose.
NUM 16:4-17
Judgmentc. 1406 BC
The Wilderness
The earth swallows Korah and his followers; fire consumes the 250.
NUM 16:31-35