Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
On was a Reubenite who joined Korah in his rebellion against Moses and Aaron.
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On was a Reubenite who joined Korah, a Levite, in his rebellion against the leadership of Moses and Aaron (Num.16.1). Along with Dathan and Abiram, also Reubenites, On supported Korah's challenge to the divinely appointed authority of Moses and Aaron. The rebellion was motivated by a desire for greater power and influence within the Israelite community. However, God intervened and punished the rebels, causing the earth to open up and swallow them and their households (Num.16.31-33). On's participation in this rebellion highlights the importance of submitting to God-ordained leadership and the consequences of rebelling against it.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0203
Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath son of Levi, along with some Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—conducted
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