Korah קֹ֫רַח
Edomite chief, descendant of Eliphaz
Who is Korah in the Bible?
Korah was an Edomite chief and descendant of Eliphaz, the son of Esau, as recorded in Genesis 36:16. He served as one of the clan leaders of the Edomite people, which descended from Esau, Jacob's brother. While Korah appears only briefly in the biblical genealogies, his mention in Scripture serves to document the family structure and leadership of the ancient nation of Edom during the patriarchal period.
Biography
Korah was an Edomite chief, a descendant of Eliphaz, the son of Esau (Gen.36.16). He was one of the clan leaders of Edom.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Teman EdomGrandson of EsauGrandson of Esau, associated with an Edomite clanView full profile →
- Omar EdomAn EdomiteSon of Eliphaz, grandson of EsauView full profile →
- Zepho EdomGrandson of EsauSon of Eliphaz, grandson of EsauView full profile →
- Gatam EdomAn EdomiteSon of Eliphaz; grandson of Esau; Edomite chief.View full profile →
- Kenaz Tribe of JudahSon of ElahA descendant of CalebView full profile →
- Amalek EdomGrandson of EsauGrandson of Esau, ancestor of the AmalekitesView full profile →
In Scripture
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- Genesis 36:16
"Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | קֹ֫רַח | Korach , the name of two Edomites and three Israelites |