Korah
Levite who led a rebellion against Moses
Name Information
- Meaning: "Bald" or "Ice"
- Language of Origin: Hebrew
- Gender Usage: Masculine
Korah was a cousin of Moses and Aaron who led a rebellion against their leadership in the wilderness. He challenged their authority, claiming that all the people were holy. As a result, God judged Korah and his followers severely, causing the earth to open and swallow them.
⏰ Wilderness Wanderings
Roles
- Levite
- Rebel Leader
Relationships
- Parents: Izhar (son of Kohath)
- Spouse: Not mentioned
- Children: Sons of Korah (some survived and later served in the temple)
Story
Korah, along with 250 leaders, questioned Moses’ and Aaron’s authority.
He claimed that all the congregation was holy and did not need special leaders.
God demonstrated His judgment by causing the earth to swallow Korah and his followers.
Despite his rebellion, some of his descendants remained faithful and were honored.
Spiritual Significance
- Led a rebellion with Dathan and Abiram against Moses’ leadership.
- Challenged the priesthood and God's appointed leaders.
- Was judged by God when the earth opened and swallowed him and his followers.
- His descendants, the sons of Korah, became faithful temple servants and psalmists.
What We Can Learn
- Challenging God’s appointed leadership can lead to severe consequences.
- Pride and jealousy can cause rebellion and destruction.
- God is holy and expects reverence for His order and authority.
- Even after failure, God’s mercy may continue through future generations.
Memory Verses
They went down alive into the realm of the dead, with everything they owned; the earth closed over them, and they perished.
— Numbers 16:33
Key Passages
- Numbers 16
- Jude 1:11
- Numbers 26:9–11
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