Numbers 16:10

10 He has already brought you and all of the other Levites near him. But now you want to be priests too.

Numbers 16:10 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 16:10

And he hath brought thee near [to him]
To be in his courts, to watch in his house, and wait on his priests, for which an ample provision was made by tithes. Korah is there personally addressed:

and all thy brethren, the sons of Levi, with thee;
the whole tribe of them, excepting Aaron and his family, who were advanced to be priests:

and seek ye the priesthood also?
the high priesthood, as the Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan; this opens the true cause of their discontent and rebellion; they could not be satisfied with being the ministers of the priests, but wanted to be priests themselves, and Korah perhaps to be high priest.

Numbers 16:10 In-Context

8 Moses also said to Korah, "Listen, you Levites!
9 The God of Israel has separated you from the rest of the community of Israel. He has brought you near him to work at the LORD's holy tent. He has given you to the people so that you can serve them. Isn't all of that enough for you?
10 He has already brought you and all of the other Levites near him. But now you want to be priests too.
11 You and all of your followers have joined together against the Lord. Why are you telling Aaron you aren't happy with him?"
12 Then Moses sent for Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab. But they said, "We won't come!
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