Old Testament
Kore
A Levite of the Korahite line who served as a gatekeeper and oversaw freewill offerings.
Kore was a Levite descendant of Korah who served as a gatekeeper for the tabernacle and later oversaw the distribution of freewill offerings during Hezekiah's reforms. He is identified as the son of Imnah in 2 Chronicles 31:14. His service highlights the vital role of the Levites in maintaining temple order and supporting the priesthood.
In the text
- Verses
- 3
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 9:19
- Last appears
- 2 Chronicles 31:14
Where Kore appears
3 verses · 3 chaptersIn the same books
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- Eliel8 versesA name shared by several men in Chronicles, including tribal leaders and Levite officials serving under King Hezekiah.
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- Ornan17 versesA Jebusite who sold his threshing floor to King David for the site of the future temple.
- Jehiel15 versesA name shared by several Levites, priests, and officials serving during the reigns of David, Hezekiah, and Ezra.
- Jeduthun13 versesA Levite musician and worship leader appointed by David to prophesy with the harp and praise the Lord.
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