Category Archives: Sons of Korah

1 Chronicles 6:31-38, 61, 66-70: The Ethnic And Political Identity of the Sons of Korah

Posted on April 29, 2011 by nathanalbright

What was the identity of the Sons of Korah.  Were they Levites or members of the tribes in whose territories they lived?  The answer, according to the Bible, is both.  One of the reasons why the Sons of Korah have … Continue reading →

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1 Chronicles 16:1-6, 37-43: The Sons of Korah Sing At The Placement Of The Ark Of The Covenant In The Tabernacle, Part Two

Posted on April 29, 2011 by nathanalbright

Having previously examined the celebration that occurred during the arrival of the Ark of the Covenant in Jerusalem, and the role of the Sons of Korah in that celebration [1], let us now examine the sequel to this arrival, the … Continue reading →

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1 Chronicles 15:1-29: The Sons of Korah Sing At The Placement Of The Ark Of The Covenant In The Tabernacle, Part One

Posted on April 29, 2011 by nathanalbright

In 1 Chronicles 15 and 16, we see a powerful scene of restoration for the people of Israel.  The Ark of the Covenant, taken from the tabernacle of God in Shiloh during the time of Eli the priest [1] and … Continue reading →

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2 Chronicles 5:11-14: The Sons of Korah Sing at the Dedication of Solomon’s Temple

Posted on April 16, 2011 by nathanalbright

The Sons of Korah are unusual supporting actors in the pages of scripture.  If one is reading the Bible without looking for them, it is easy to miss their presence, but when one knows who and what to look for, … Continue reading →

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1 Samuel 2:1-10: Hannah’s Song

Posted on April 16, 2011 by nathanalbright

Though Hannah’s song, found in 1 Samuel 2:1-10, is not itself a psalm, it is a worthwhile song of the Bible with echoes in Psalm 113 (part of the Haggadah which is sung at the beginning of the Days of … Continue reading →

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Personal Profile: Hannah

Posted on April 16, 2011 by nathanalbright

Though most of the prominent members of the Sons of Korah within the pages of scripture are men, there is at least one very important woman among known to be among them who is notable and prominent within the scriptures.  … Continue reading →

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The Sons of Korah

Posted on April 1, 2011 by nathanalbright

Introduction You may have heard of the story of the rebellion of Korah in Numbers 16:25-34, where the children of Israel watched while the earth swallowed up the tents of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, as well as the families of … Continue reading →

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Psalm 85: Righteousness and Peace Have Kissed

Posted on April 1, 2011 by nathanalbright

Psalm 85 is, like many of the psalms of the sons of Korah, a relatively obscure one.  Nonetheless, the meaning and imagery of this psalm is very rich and distinctive, putting it as among the most beautiful and moving descriptions … Continue reading →

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Numbers 16:23-35: The Sons of Korah Resist The Pull of Rebellion

Posted on March 19, 2011 by nathanalbright

We are first introduced to the Sons of Korah in scripture by their absence.  This absence is a significant part of the worth of the Sons of Korah as a model and an inspiration for Christians today.  What the Sons … Continue reading →

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Psalm 87: This One Was Born There / Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

Posted on March 12, 2011 by nathanalbright

Psalm 87 is the second-to-last of the psalms directly attributed to the sons of Korah, and deals with the considerably important problem of racism.  This particular psalm is one of the most direct statements in the Hebrew scriptures about the … Continue reading →

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