Category Archives: Sons of Korah

Psalm 84: How Lovely Is Your Tabernacle / Better Is One Day

Posted on May 4, 2011 by nathanalbright

Psalm 84 is a relatively well-known psalm among the body of work of the Sons of Korah, and their authorship of the psalm adds layers of meaning to the psalm that might not otherwise be evident to a casual reader … Continue reading →

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Ezra 2:26, 41-42, Nehemiah 7:30, 44-45: The Sons of Korah Return From The Babylonian Captivity

Posted on May 2, 2011 by nathanalbright

When one reads the census of those who returned with Zerubbabel from the Babylonian captivity, one finds a very curious truth:  not a lot of Levites returned.  While Ezra 2:26-39 shows that 4,289 priests returned to Jerusalem, only 341 Levites … Continue reading →

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Psalm 44: Arise! Do Not Cast Us Off Forever

Posted on April 30, 2011 by nathanalbright

Psalm 44 is like many of the psalms of the Sons of Korah in that it is a lament.  However, despite this fact, it is still one of the better known among the hymns of the Sons of Korah, in … Continue reading →

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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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