Korah קֹ֫רַח

Male Edom H7141G 2 books

Son of Esau

Biography

Korah was a son of Esau and his wife Oholibamah (Gen.36.5, 18; 1Ch.1.35). He was born in Canaan before Esau moved his family to Seir (Gen.36.5-8). Korah was a grandson of Zibeon the Hivite (Gen.36.14). He became one of the chiefs of Edom (Gen.36.18).

Family

In Scripture

2 biblical books ; 1 with study content
Genesis 3 verses
  • Genesis 36:5

    "Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These are the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan."

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  • Genesis 36:14

    "These were the sons of Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah, the daughter of Zibeon, Esau’s wife: she bore to Esau Jeush, Jalam, and Korah."

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  • Genesis 36:18

    "These are the sons of Oholibamah, Esau’s wife: chief Jeush, chief Jalam, chief Korah. These are the chiefs who came of Oholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau’s wife."

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1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 1:35

    "The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew קֹ֫רַח H7141G