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The Roots of Rebellion
Commentators unanimously identify the rebellion's cause as pride, jealousy, and ambition. Korah, a Levite cousin to Moses and Aaron, resented their authority. His co-conspirators from the tribe of Reuben were bitter about losing the privileges of the firstborn. This serves as a stark warning against envying the positions and callings God gives to others.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 16:1
18th Century
Theologian
Amram and Izhar were brothers (). Thus Korah, the son (that is, descendant) of Izhar, was distantly related by cousinship to Moses and Aar…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 16:1
19th Century
Bishop
Now Korah, the son of Izhar ... — Some suppose that the copula before “Dathan and Abiram” should be omitted, and that the verse sh…
John Calvin
On Numbers 16:1
16th Century
Theologian
Now Korah, the son of Izhar. The impious conspiracy of a few men is related here, but these were men of the highest rank, whose object was…
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John Gill
On Numbers 16:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of
Levi
A great grandson of L…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 16:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Pride and ambition cause a great deal of trouble both in churches and states. The rebels quarrel with the establishment of the priesthood upon Aaro…