Abiram
Summary
Ephraimite who joined Korah and Dathan in rebellion against Moses and Aaron. Claimed all the congregation were holy and that Moses and Aaron exalted themselves above the assembly. The earth opened and swallowed him, Dathan, and their households as divine judgment. Son of Eliab.
Key Passages
Numbers 16, Numbers 26:11, Deuteronomy 11:6, Psalm 106:17, 1 Corinthians 10:10, 2 Peter 2:6, Jude 1:11
Important Verses
- “And Korah gathered all the congregation against them before the tabernacle of the congregation: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto all the congregation.” — Numbers 16:19
- “And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up their tents, and all their households, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods.” — Numbers 16:33