Summary

The Levite man, Korach, was resentful of his cousin Aaron’s superior status and he challenged his authority. Moses then staged a contest of priestly leadership between Korach and Aaron.

When Korach and his followers brought fire pans to the Tent of Meeting, the ground suddenly opened up and swallowed them.

G-d reaffirmed Aaron’s role as the high priest and explained all the rewards to the Levites for their service in the Tent of Meeting.