The Hebrew text of Numbers 16:1 says that Korah "took," without giving an object for the verb. Many of our English translations say that Korah took men, which makes sense in context since Korah led a group of 250 prominent Israelites. Some translations say that he took action, which is also true. He also took "words" and "the hearts of the people."
The fact that no object is supplied for "took" in Numbers 16:1 prompts the reader to think about what Korah took and whether he should have been taking it.
The same verb shows up again later in the chapter. Since Korah and his followers desire more in the way of priestly privileges, Moses directs them to take censers and prepare to offer incense (verses 6, 17-18). So another possibility for what Korah might have taken in verse 1 is a censer. This would go along with Korah's priestly ambitions.
Moses, meanwhile, resents the false accusations that the rebels are making against him. He denies taking anything from any of them (verse 15).
Finally, in verse 47 it is Aaron who "took," again without any object given. In this case it is clear that Aaron took a censer and spread incense in the camp, interceding for the Israelites who were dying from a plague caused by their rebellion. Ironically, he saved the lives of people who claimed that he and Moses were killing the people (verse 41). Rather than selfishly take things as Korah did, he bravely took up his censer in the service of God and the Israelites.
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