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Numbers 16:1 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Numbers 16:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 16 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Korah's Rebellion
“Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men:”
Numbers 16:1 (KJV)
Historical Context for Numbers 16:1
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Commentary on Numbers 16:1
Korah leads a rebellion against Moses and Aaron's authority, representing one of Israel's most serious covenant violations. The ringleaders—Korah (a Levite), Dathan, Abiram, and On (Reubenites), plus 250 princes—represented significant leadership from multiple tribes, making this rebellion especially dangerous. Korah as a Levite already served in the tabernacle but desired priestly status (verse 10), revealing ambitious pride. The Reubenites' involvement may reflect their tribe's loss of primacy (Reuben was Jacob's firstborn but lost preeminence through sin). The rebellion's essence was challe...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 16:1
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“and ran riotously in the error of Balaam for hire”
“the sons of Eliab”
“and Nepheg”
“and Dathan”
“and he was not among the company of those who gathered themselves together against Yahweh in the company of Korah: but he died in his own sin; and he had no sons.”
“and Izhar”
“because he defiled his father's couch”