A member of Levi’s tribe, of the division of Kohath (Exodus 6:18, 21).
Their ancestor, Izhar, was a member of the priestly family and was related to Moses and Aaron. Korah, Dathan, and Abiram led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron. It ended with the deaths of many Korahites (Numbers 16:31–35). Only those who did not participate in the rebellion survived (Numbers 16:11). They settled around Hebron in areas set aside for the Levites (Numbers 26:58).
The Korahites were known as temple singers, according to Psalms 42, 44–49, 84–85, and 87–88. David put them in charge of the musical service in the Lord's house after the ark of the covenant was brought to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 6:31–33). They also acted as gatekeepers (1 Chronicles 9:19; 26:19). They baked cakes used in sacrifices (1 Chronicles 9:31). They are mentioned as singers in the celebration of Jehoshaphat's victory over Ammon and Moab (2 Chronicles 20:19).