Verses 8-14
The rebels viewed Israel’s experiences since leaving Egypt in a carnal way. They attributed these trials to Moses personally rather than to God. This failure to perceive the will of God as such led them to regard Moses’ leadership as inadequate and unacceptable.
"It was not that Moses was in error or that Aaron was at fault. It was simply that these wicked men wanted their positions.
"Anytime one begins so heavily to emphasize ’my ministry,’ then such a one is in danger of standing in Korah’s sandals." [Note: Allen, p. 837.]
"In Numbers 16:10 b Moses comes to the nub of the matter-not being satisfied with the position to which God has called one, but wanting more for the sake of power and prestige. It is clear that the Levites’ call was to ministry or service of the people, not to power and position over them. This misunderstanding is near the heart of that which makes Korah’s rebellion so tragic: a misunderstanding of God’s call as to privilege and not to service." [Note: Ashley, p. 309.]
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