# Korah, Korahite, Korahites #

## Definition: ##

Korah was the name of three men in the Old Testament.

* One of the sons of Esau was named Korah. He became a leader in his community.
* Korah was also a descendant of Levi and so served in the tabernacle as a priest. He became jealous of Moses and Aaron and led a group of men to rebel against them.
* A third man named Korah is listed as a descendant of Judah.

(See also: [Aaron](../names/aaron.md), [authority](../kt/authority.md), [Caleb](../names/caleb.md), [descendant](../other/descendant.md), [Esau](../names/esau.md), [Judah](../names/judah.md), [priest](../kt/priest.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 01:34-37](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/01/34)
* [Numbers 16:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/num/16/01)
* [Numbers 16:25-27](rc://en/tn/help/num/16/25)
* [Psalm 042:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/psa/042/001)

## Word Data: ##

* Strong's: H7141