The sons of Korah did not die

"The sons of Korah did not die" - Numbers 26:11 God is merciful, loving, and just. God restores the children of Korah. A past: His father Korah belonged to the tribe of Levi (Numbers 16:1) and specifically to the offspring of Kohath. The Kohathites were in charge of transporting the Ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, and the utensils. They were also the guards of the Sanctuary.

I. His father rebelled against Moses.

A. Korah son of Izhar, son of Kohath, son of Levi.

1. His present was from the sons of Korah.

2. In David's day.

3. (1 Chronicles 6:33; 15:19) The sons of Kohath helped, he is of the lineage was the grandfather of Korah; (6:33) of the sons of Kohath, the singer Heman son of Joel; (15:19) So Heman, Asaph, Ethan, who were singers, sounded brass cymbals.

4. Asaph (1 Chronicles 6:37-39) Tahat, son of Assir, son of Ebiasaph, son of Korah, son of Izhar, son of Kohath, son of Levi, son of Israel.

5. Porters Shallum, Akkub, Talmon (1 Chronicles 9:17-19) "Among the gangs of the sons of Levi have these been the gatekeepers at the gate of the king which is to the east; Shallum son of Kore by the house of his father, they were in charge of the work of the ministry, guarding the doors of the tabernacle, as their fathers guarded the entrance of the camp of Jehovah. "

6. Glorious tasks (1 Chronicles 25:2) a) Asaph of his sons; (musicians and singers) Zaccur, Joseph... which prophesied under the orders of the king.

7. (1 Chronicles 25:3) The sons of Jeduthun prophesied with harp to acclaim and praise Jehovah.

8. (1 Chronicles 9:17-19) Position of trust Shallum, Kohathite (Korah).

9. Likewise in the days of Solomon.

10. In the days of Hezekiah's reform.

11. (Genesis 18:26; 19:16) God seeks the righteous who do not allow himself to be led by the wicked.

12. Although they suffer with them, they do not suffer like them.

13. Thus, the sons of Korah made their decision; to suffer with them, "do not suffer as they do."

14. God sends for Lot's rescue (19:16); They hurried Lot, he slept pleasantly, escape you, your wife, and daughters; reason, do not perish with the wicked.

15. Enjoy His mercies.

16. They were "grasped" by the hands of the angels; it would have been fatal if they had not been taken out of there, saving with fear.

17. It is due to God's mercy.

18. (Ezra 9:13) What has come upon Him because of our "evil works" and because of "our great sin."

19. For you, our God, have "not punished us " according to our iniquities (unrighteousness or great wickedness in the way of acting).

20. The reason is that, if they mixed with nations, they would become contaminated; "It was a filthy land" and "they were holy."

21. Aware of the gravity of sin, Ezra recognizes that the punishment they had suffered was less than they deserved.

22. (Nehemiah 9:17, 31) Nehemiah reminds them how God has delivered them and how He went with them in the wilderness and so on when they had the land of milk and honey.

23. But they hardened their necks, and, in their rebellion, they thought to put a leader (captain) to return to their servitude.

24. But God is the one who "forgives," "gracious" (good) and pious, slow to anger and great in mercy, "because you did not forsake them."

25. (Vs. 31) But because of Your many mercies You did not consume (destroy) them.

26. Nor did You forsake them: the reason we must know, because He is God gracious and merciful (He pities sufferings).

27. (Psalm 103:11) Godly fear is one of the first products of divine life in us.

28. It is the principle of wisdom, it fully assures its possessor all the benefits of divine mercy, and truly here and everywhere it is employed as the criterion of true religion. Amen.