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Korach's Rebellion

Exegetical Approaches

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Priest

The rebels were united in challenging the choice of Aharon as priest.

Sources:Philo, JosephusAntiquities of the Jews 4:2Antiquities of the Jews 4:3:1-4Antiquities of the Jews 4:4:2About Josephus,

Priest and Prophet

The rebellion had two focal points.  Korach and his 250 followers objected to Aharon's priesthood, while Datan and Aviram protested Moshe's leadership.

Priest, Levites, and Prophet

The rebellion was multi-faceted, with groups complaining about both spiritual and political status.  Some protested the priestly class, others rejected the choice of the Levites, while yet others had issue with Moshe or others.