17/06/2026
38. KORACH { קרַֹח } (Korah – Bald)
Numbers 16:1 – 18:32, 1 Samuel 11:14-12:22, Acts 5:1-11
Last week we could already see the seeds of rebellion being sown within the community of Israel as, in fear and unbelief, the Israelites threatened to select a leader (other than Moses) and return to Egypt. The seeds of revolt had already been planted and were just waiting to break out into full blown rebellion.
Basically, two groups expressed discontentment with the leadership of Moses and Aaron: Datan & Aviram (from the tribe of Reuven) led one group of rebels and Korach (a Levite) led the other.
In the end, YHWH vindicated Moses and Aaron while severely punishing those who joined the rebellion. This was necessary to prevent the growth of anarchy which would have destroyed unity.
This study is also called the ‘Parashah of Machloket’ (strife) since Korach created strife within the people of Israel with his rebellion, discontent and dirty politics.
Wicked people sow strife wherever they go; a negative quality which leads to their ultimate destruction.
YHWH loves peace and His Holy Spirit dwells in peace (shalom). Yeshua is called the Prince of Peace.
Causing strife, discord and division between brothers is one of the things that YHWH hates and calls an abomination: Strife is an evil spirit that we must avoid like the plague! Strife will destroy the unity that brings blessing, anointing, power, and prosperity of a home, family, business, or ministry.
Unity is precious and powerful - it is where YHWH commands His blessing: “Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron (oil represents anointing) For there (upon unity), Adonai commanded the blessing – Life forevermore.” (Psalm 133:1-3)