February 19, 2026 | Numbers 16-18

In today's reading, Korah rebels against the Lord's commands and so the Earth swallows his people, fire consumes others involved. Due to this, the people grumble and many die due to plague. The Lord causes Aaron's staff to bud to settle the dispute before declaring the priests' portion of sacrifices and offerings.Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe