Numbers 16:10

And he hath brought thee near to him, and all thy brethren the sons of Levi with thee: and seek ye the priesthood also?

Cross-reference

In Numbers 8:14, Levites are set apart for God — the role Korah rejected by seeking the priesthood.

In Proverbs 13:10, insolence brings strife — exactly the dynamic Korah's ambition triggered.

In Matthew 20:21, a mother's request for her sons' high positions mirrors Korah's desire for the priesthood.

Luke 22:24 Parallel

In Luke 22:24, the disciples arguing about greatness parallels the strife from Korah's self-seeking ambition.

In Romans 12:10, the command to outdo one another in honor contrasts sharply with Korah's self-exaltation.

In Philippians 2:3, the prohibition of selfish ambition directly opposes Korah's rebellious pursuit of status.

3 John 1:9 Parallel

In 3 John 1:9, Diotrephes' love of being first parallels Korah's rejection of God-given authority.

Exodus 29:9 Contrast

In Exodus 29:9, the priesthood is divinely appointed — contrasting with Korah's attempt to seize it.

Deuteronomy 10:8 recounts God separating the Levites for service—the divine appointment Korah's rebellion rejected.

Deuteronomy 18:5 reaffirms God's choice of Levi for ministry, contrasting Korah's self-appointed claim to the priesthood.

Hebrews 5:4 Parallel

Hebrews 5:4 teaches that priesthood requires God's call, not self-seeking—directly relevant to Korah's unauthorized ambition.

1 Chronicles 6:48 summarizes the Levites' appointed service in the tabernacle, echoing their God-given role that Korah challenged.

2 Chronicles 35:3 commands Levites to serve God and the people, reinforcing their distinct role that Korah's group arrogated.

Nehemiah 13:29 condemns defiling the priesthood covenant, mirroring Korah's rebellion that dishonored God's chosen order.

In Matthew 20:22, Jesus questions whether they can drink His cup — Korah sought glory without counting the cost.