# Korah #

## 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](../other/aaron.md) **·** [authority](../kt/authority.md) **·** [caleb](../other/caleb.md) **·** [descendant](../other/descendant.md) **·** [esau](../other/esau.md) **·** [judah](../other/judah.md) **·** [priest](../kt/priest.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 01:34-37](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/01/34)
* [Numbers 16:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/num/16/01)
* [Numbers 16:25-27](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/num/16/25)
* [Psalm 042:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/042/001)