Numbers 16:1

Translations

Modern

Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath son of Levi, along with some Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—conducted

Traditional

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:

Literal

And Korah, son of Izhar, son of Kohath, son of Levi, took both Dathan and Abiram the sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—the sons of Reuben,

Latin

Ecce autem Core filius Isaar, filii Caath, filii Levi, et Dathan atque Abiron filii Eliab, Hon quoque filius Pheleth de filiis Ruben,

Original

Hebrew

English

Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath son of Levi, along with some Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—conducted

Notes

Numbers 16:1–17:13

Another rebellion demanded a clear separation of duties between priests and Levites. This power struggle was more serious than previous rebellions against God's authority (chapter 11; 12:1–15; 14:1–45).

In these historical events, the rebels protested minor issues and questioned their leaders' actions. Yet, Moses reminded them that they were actually rebelling against God. As a result, the Israelites suffered deadly consequences for their rebellion.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Apostasy Remove the Evil Retribution The Dangers of Sin

Related verses

Jude 1:11
Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed for profit into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion.
Deuteronomy 11:6
…and what He did in the midst of all the Israelites to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab the Reubenite, when the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them, their households, their tents, and every living thing that belonged to them.
Exodus 6:21
The sons of Izhar were Korah, Nepheg, and Zichri.
Numbers 26:9–10
…and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, who rebelled against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah who rebelled against the LORD.
Genesis 49:3–4
Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power.
Numbers 27:3
“Our father died in the wilderness, but he was not among the followers of Korah who gathered together against the LORD. Instead, he died because of his own sin, and he had no sons.
Exodus 6:18
The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years.
1 Chronicles 5:1–2
These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright.

People

Abiram: Reubenite who rebelled against Moses and Aaron Dathan: Reubenite who rebelled against Moses and Aaron Eliab: Reubenite, father of Dathan and Abiram Izhar: Son of Kohath, grandson of Levi; father of Korah Kohath: Son of Levi; Levite clan ancestor Korah: Levite rebel leader; his descendants became temple servants Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites On: Reubenite involved in Korah's rebellion Peleth: Reubenite, father of On who rebelled against Moses Reuben: Firstborn son of Jacob and Leah

Glossary

Aaron Aaron’s Rod Abiram Courts and Trials Dathan Deuteronomy, Book of Eliab Izhar Jude, Letter of Kadesh, Kadesh-Barnea Korah Numbers, Book of On (Person) Peleth Reuben, Tribe of Wilderness Wanderings

Topics

Abiram: An Israelite Who Conspired with Dathan Against Moses and Aaron Blindness: Israelites Christian Minister: Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Citizens: Wicked: Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Conspiracy: Miriam and Aaron, Against Moses Dathan: A Conspirator Against Moses Eliab: A Reubenite, Progenitor of Dathan and Abiram Israel: Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Returned by the Way to the Red Sea: Rebellion of Korah Korah: Jealous of Moses, Leads Two-Hundred and Fifty Princes in an Insurrection Levites: Sedition Among, Led by Korah, Dathan, Abiram Moses: Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Against Offerings: Free Will with Meat and Drink offerings On: A Leader of the Reubenites Who Rebelled Against Moses Peleth: A Reubenite Priest: The Time of Moses: Usurpations of office of Priests: Punishment for Invading the office of Reuben: His Children Self-Exaltation: Korah, Dathan, and Abiram The Levites: Punishment of Korah and Others of, for offering Incense the Tribe of Reuben: Remarkable Persons of Dathan, Abiram, and On Treason of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Against Moses and Aaron

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