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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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19th Century
Anglican
And seek ye the priesthood also? —The Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan understand the reference to be to the high priestho…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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 …
Presbyterian
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…
