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The Lord threatened to destroy the entire community because of widespread sin (compare Genesis 18:16–33). Moses and Aaron prayed to limit the Lord's judgment to those guilty of this specific rebellion.
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.
Moses Apostasy Remove the Evil Retribution The Dangers of Sin
People
Abiram: Reubenite who rebelled against Moses and Aaron Dathan: Reubenite who rebelled against Moses and Aaron Korah: Levite rebel leader; his descendants became temple servants
Glossary
Aaron Aaron’s Rod Abiram Courts and Trials Dathan Deuteronomy, Book of Incense Jude, Letter of Kadesh, Kadesh-Barnea Korah Moses Numbers, Book of Wilderness Wanderings
Topics
Ambition: Korah and his Co-Conspirators Company: Evil Conspiracy: Miriam and Aaron, Against Moses Dathan: A Conspirator Against Moses Incense: Korah and his Company Punished for offering Incense: Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Israel: Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Priests: Punishment for Invading the office of The Levites: Punishment of Korah and Others of, for offering Incense Treason of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Against Moses and Aaron