Why Reuben's Neighbors Joined Korach's Rebellion in the Camp

Midrash Aggadah, Numbers 16:13

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

"For you would lord it over us, etc." (Numbers 16:13) — [meaning] Aaron your brother and anyone whom you wish. And concerning them they said: "Woe to the wicked one, woe to his neighbor." For inasmuch as the tribe of Reuben encamped to the south, and the families of the sons of Kohath were on the south side of the Tabernacle, to the south — because they were neighbors to Korach, therefore they joined with him in his dispute.

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TribesReubenRebellionAnimalsWisdom

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