KJV ORIGINAL
Notwithstanding the children of Korah died not.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
However, Korah's children did not die.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse clarifies that while Korah was punished for his rebellion against Moses, his children were spared and survived.
📚 Historical Context
This refers back to the dramatic rebellion of Korah in Numbers 16, where he and other leaders challenged Moses' authority and were swallowed up by the earth as divine punishment. Despite their father's rebellion and death, God's mercy extended to Korah's descendants, allowing his family line to continue. This census in Numbers 26 was taken after the wilderness wanderings, as Israel prepared to enter the Promised Land.
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