Numbers 16:4-11

4When Moses heard what they were saying, he fell face down on the ground.

5Then he said to Korah and his followers, “Tomorrow morning the Lord will show us who belongs to him and who is holy. The Lord will allow only those whom he selects to enter his own presence.

6Korah, you and all your followers must prepare your incense burners.

7Light fires in them tomorrow, and burn incense before the Lord. Then we will see whom the Lord chooses as his holy one. You Levites are the ones who have gone too far!”

8Then Moses spoke again to Korah: “Now listen, you Levites!

9Does it seem insignificant to you that the God of Israel has chosen you from among all the community of Israel to be near him so you can serve in the Lord’s Tabernacle and stand before the people to minister to them?

10Korah, he has already given this special ministry to you and your fellow Levites. Are you now demanding the priesthood as well?

11The Lord is the one you and your followers are really revolting against! For who is Aaron that you are complaining about him?”