Korah’s Company Swallowed by the Earth
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Korah’s rebellion reaches its dreadful judgment as terrified Israelites are swallowed into the opened earth before the wilderness camp. A richly dressed leader collapses amid the chaos while others cry out, cover their faces, and lift their hands toward heaven. In the distance, the sacred setting of Israel’s worship stands as a witness to the Lord’s defense of His appointed order.
The scene draws from Numbers 16, where Korah, Dathan, and Abiram challenged the authority given to Moses and Aaron. When Moses declared that the Lord would reveal His chosen servants, the ground split beneath the rebels and their households, showing that holy service is not seized by ambition but received by divine calling. The artwork is suited for teaching on spiritual pride, rebellion, reverence, judgment, and the holiness of God among His covenant people.
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