Numbers 20:28

Translations

Modern

After Moses had removed Aaron’s garments and put them on his son Eleazar, Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain.

Traditional

And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son; and Aaron died there in the top of the mount: and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mount.

Literal

And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments and put them on Eleazar his son. And Aaron died there on the top of the mountain. And Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain.

Latin

Cumque Aaron spoliasset vestibus suis, induit eis Eleazarum filium ejus. Illo mortuo in montis supercilio, descendit cum Eleazaro.

Original

Hebrew

English

After Moses had removed Aaron’s garments and put them on his son Eleazar, Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain.

Notes

Numbers 20:27–29

Moses transferred priestly authority to Eleazar by giving him Aaron's priestly garments (compare Leviticus 8:7–9). After this, Aaron died at 123 years old, in the fortieth year after the Hebrews left Egypt (see Numbers 33:37–39).
the entire house of Israel mourned for him thirty days: This was a great honor (see also Deuteronomy 34:8). The usual public mourning period was seven days (Genesis 50:10; 1 Samuel 31:13).

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Eleazar Moses

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Deuteronomy 10:6
The Israelites traveled from Beeroth Bene-jaakan to Moserah, where Aaron died and was buried, and Eleazar his son succeeded him as priest.
Exodus 29:29–30
The holy garments that belong to Aaron will belong to his sons after him, so they can be anointed and ordained in them.
1 Chronicles 22:17
Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon:
2 Peter 1:15
And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.
Numbers 33:38–49
At the LORD’s command, Aaron the priest climbed Mount Hor and died there on the first day of the fifth month, in the fortieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt.
Deuteronomy 34:5
So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, as the LORD had said.
Hebrews 7:24–25
But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.
Numbers 20:26
Remove Aaron’s priestly garments and put them on his son Eleazar. Aaron will be gathered to his people and will die there.”
1 Chronicles 28:5–9
And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.
Acts 20:25–29
Now I know that none of you among whom I have preached the kingdom will see my face again.
1 Chronicles 22:11–12
Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would.
Numbers 27:16–23
“May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Eleazar: Son of Aaron, high priest after his father Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Aaron Deuteronomy, Book of Eleazar Elisheba Moses Mount Hor Numbers, Book of Wilderness Wanderings

Topics

Aaron: Death and Burial of Aaron: Not Permitted to Enter Canaan Eleazar (Eleazer): Son of Aaron: Succeeds Aaron As High Priest Hor: The Mountain Upon Which Aaron Died Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Mount Hor: Aaron Dies The Death of Saints: Aaron

Numbers 20:28

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