Daily Readings in the Bible Number 16-17

Korah was from the tribe of Kohath. The Kohathites were responsible for carrying the sacred furniture from the Tabernacle. Such a solemn task came with great responsibility. Though the Kohathites were Levites, they were different from the Aaronic priesthood, which included offering sacrifices.

Korah, unfortunately, thought he and some of the other Levites should have more responsibility than simply carrying holy furniture. Korah influenced two hundred and fifty men of renown and rebelled...