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and that he has brought you near, and all your brothers the sons of Levi with you? and seek you the priesthood also?

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The Heart of the Rebellion

Commentators explain that Moses' question, 'seek ye the priesthood also?' exposes the rebellion's true motive. The Levites, led by Korah, were not content with their honored role. Citing ancient Jewish interpretations, scholars like Ellicott and Gill suggest Korah was specifically aiming for the high priesthood, a position God had exclusively given to Aaron.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 16:10

19th Century

Bishop

And seek ye the priesthood also? —The Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan understand the reference to be to the high priestho…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 16:10

17th Century

Pastor

And he has brought you near [to him]
To be in his courts, to watch in his house, and wait on his priests, for which …

Matthew Henry

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…