Parshah in a Paragraph

Korach: Korach, Dasan, Aviram and 250 men rebel against Moshe's authority in Aharon’s appointment as Kohen Gadol • Moshe challenges them to bring ketores along with Aharon Hakohen • The ketores is brought in firepans, and Hashem's glory appears • Hashem threatens to eradicate the nation • Moshe saves the nation • The ground opens, swallowing Korach and his men • A fire engulfs the men offering the ketores • The firepans are used for covering the Mizbei’ach • "Do not be like Korach and his men" • The people complain that Moshe killed Hashem's people • A plague breaks out • Aharon saves the people by offering ketores • The test of the staffs • Aharon's flowered staff is placed near the Aron as a remembrance • The people gain fear of the sanctuary • Duties of Kohanim and Levi'im • Benefits for Kohanim and Levi'im • Levi'im must also give ma’aser to the Kohanim.

Haftarah: Korach and his followers failed to recognize the hierarchy of leaders as directed by Hashem. The haftarah (Shmuel Alef 11:14-12:22) relates the episode of Shmuel reaffirming the Kingship of Shaul Hamelech.