Kore

A man of the tribe of Levi living during the times of Egypt and the wilderness, first mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:19, son of Ebiasaph and brother of Assir, also known as a Korahite.

About Kore

1. Kohathite Levite who, with his brothers, was responsible for the service at the entrance to the tent of meeting in David’s time (1 Chr 9:19; 26:1).

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Family Relationships

Parents
Ebiasaph
Half-sibling
Assir (1 Chronicles 6:23)
Niece/Nephew
Tahath
Uncles 2
Assir, Elkanah

Key References

1 Chronicles 9:19

Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 26:1

These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.

All Scripture References (2)

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1 Chronicles 9:19

Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 26:1

These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.