Korhites

Korhites (also Korahites or Korathites) were a Levitical family descended from Korah, son of Izhar, son of Kohath, son of Levi. Despite the catastrophic rebellion of their ancestor Korah against Moses and Aaron—when the earth swallowed Korah and his household (Num. 16)—the sons of Korah did not die with their father (Num. 26:11) and became an enduring family within the Levitical order. They served as gatekeepers and guardians of the tabernacle entrance (1 Chr. 9:19; 26:1) and as temple singers (2 Chr. 20:19).

Among David's mighty men who came to him at Ziklag were Korhite warriors skilled with bow and sling (1 Chr. 12:6). The Korhites are most celebrated through the collection of Psalms attributed to the sons of Korah: Psalms 42–49, 84–85, and 87–88, which rank among the most theologically rich and lyrically beautiful in the Psalter. Their spiritual legacy—elevated priestly service and inspired song despite their ancestor's ignominy—illustrates the biblical principle that children do not die for the sins of their fathers (Deut. 24:16; Ezek. 18:20).