Korah's Great Wealth

The tradition of Korah’s wealth adds to the biblical account of his rebellion in Numbers by portraying him as exceptionally rich, a detail not found in the Hebrew Bible. This portrayal first appears in Jewish literature in Josephus’ retelling, possibly influenced by Greco-Roman biographies, where Korah’s wealth becomes a defining feature of his character. Later Rabbinic texts develop the tradition further, describing his possessions as vast and legendary, and linking his great riches to the pride that led to his downfall.