OLD TESTAMENT

Numbers 16:32

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The earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up with their households, all of Korah’s men, and all their goods.

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Verse 32. Tents. Hebrew adds, “all those who belonged to (or sided with) Core, and all their riches.” Moses informs us, (Calmet. 26:10,) how some of Core’s children were miraculously preserved. Their descendants were appointed by David to sing and to guard the doors of the temple, 1 Chronicles 9:19. Calmet.—Samuel was of the same family. 1 Chronicles 6:33. Tirinus.

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