kore Summary and Overview

partridge. (1.) A Levite and temple-warder of the Korahites, the son of Asaph. He was father of Shallum and Meshelemiah, temple-porters (1 Chr. 9:19; 26:1). (2.) A Levitical porter at the east gate of the temple (2 Chr. 31:14). (3.) In 1 Chr. 26:19 the word should be "Korahites," as in the Revised Version.

(partridge). 1. A Korahite, ancestor of Shallum and Meshelemiah, chief porters in the reign of David. #1Ch 9:19; 26:1| (B.C. 1014.) 2. Son of Imnah, a Levite in the reign of Hezekiah. He had charge of the offerings. #2Ch 31:14| (B.C. 726.) 3. In the Authorized Version of #1Ch 26:19| "the sons of Kore" (following the Vulgate Core) should properly be "the sons of the Korhite."

KO'RE (partridge). 1. A Korahite, father of Shallum and Meshelemiah, temple-porters. 1 Chr 9:19; 1 Chr 26:1. 2. A Levite porter, son of Imnah, who had charge of the offerings and of the east gate. 2 Chr 31:14. 3. To be translated "Korahite." 1 Chr 26:19.

1. 1 Chronicles 26:1; 1 Chronicles 9:19. 2. 2 Chronicles 31:14.