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Korach's Rebellion

Exegetical Approaches

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Priest

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.