Bible Dictionary
Korahites
The Korahites were descendants of Korah among the Kohathite Levites. They served as singers in Israel’s worship and as temple gatekeepers; several psalms are attributed to the sons of Korah.
Definition
The Korahites were descendants of Korah and an important branch of the Kohathite Levites. Some served as singers, while others served as temple porters and supervised offerings prepared in pans.
Biblical Usage
Eleven psalms are dedicated to the sons of Korah. Korahites also guarded the temple gates and handled responsibilities connected with the baking of meat-offering preparations.
Historical Background
Their duties combined musical service with practical sanctuary responsibilities.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
That portion of the Kohathites that descended from Korah. (1.) They were an important branch of the singers of the Kohathite division (2 Chr. 20:19). There are eleven psalms (42-49; 84; 85; 87; 88) dedicated to the sons of Korah. (2.) Some of the sons of Korah also were “porters” of the temple (1 Chr. 9:17-19); one of them was over “things that were made in the pans” (31), i.e., the baking in pans for the meat-offering (Lev. 2:5).