Numbers 20:23
New International Version
At Mount Hor, near the border of Edom, the LORD said to Moses and Aaron,

New Living Translation
There, on the border of the land of Edom, the LORD said to Moses and Aaron,

English Standard Version
And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron at Mount Hor, on the border of the land of Edom,

Berean Standard Bible
And at Mount Hor, near the border of the land of Edom, the LORD said to Moses and Aaron,

King James Bible
And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in mount Hor, by the coast of the land of Edom, saying,

New King James Version
And the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in Mount Hor by the border of the land of Edom, saying:

New American Standard Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron at Mount Hor by the border of the land of Edom, saying,

NASB 1995
Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron at Mount Hor by the border of the land of Edom, saying,

NASB 1977
Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron at Mount Hor by the border of the land of Edom, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
And Yahweh spoke to Moses and Aaron at Mount Hor by the border of the land of Edom, saying,

Amplified Bible
Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron at Mount Hor, by the border of the land of Edom, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD said to Moses and Aaron at Mount Hor on the border of the land of Edom,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD said to Moses and Aaron at Mount Hor on the border of the land of Edom, “

American Standard Version
And Jehovah spake unto Moses and Aaron in mount Hor, by the border of the land of Edom, saying,

Contemporary English Version
on the Edomite border, the LORD said,

English Revised Version
And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in mount Hor, by the border of the land of Edom, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
At Mount Hor, near the border of Edom, the LORD said to Moses and Aaron,

Good News Translation
on the border of Edom. There the LORD said to Moses and Aaron,

International Standard Version
Then the LORD told Moses and Aaron at Mount Hor, near the territory of Edom,

Majority Standard Bible
And at Mount Hor, near the border of the land of Edom, the LORD said to Moses and Aaron,

NET Bible
And the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in Mount Hor, by the border of the land of Edom. He said:

New Heart English Bible
The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in Mount Hor, by the border of the land of Edom, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in mount Hor, by the coast of the land of Edom, saying,

World English Bible
Yahweh spoke to Moses and Aaron in Mount Hor, by the border of the land of Edom, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and YHWH speaks to Moses and to Aaron in Mount Hor, on the border of the land of Edom, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
and Jehovah speaketh unto Moses and unto Aaron in mount Hor, on the border of the land of Edom, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will say to Moses and to Aaron, in mount Hor, upon the boundary of the land of Edom, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Where the Lord spoke to Moses:

Catholic Public Domain Version
where the Lord spoke to Moses:

New American Bible
There at Mount Hor, on the border of the land of Edom, the LORD said to Moses and Aaron:

New Revised Standard Version
Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron at Mount Hor, on the border of the land of Edom,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron at mount Hor by the border of the land of Edom,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH said to Moshe and to Ahron at Hor Mountain at the border of the land of Adum:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD spoke unto Moses and Aaron in mount Hor, by the border of the land of Edom, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron in mount Or, on the borders of the land of Edom, saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Death of Aaron
22After they had set out from Kadesh, the whole congregation of Israel came to Mount Hor. 23And at Mount Hor, near the border of the land of Edom, the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, 24“Aaron will be gathered to his people; he will not enter the land that I have given the Israelites, because both of you rebelled against My command at the waters of Meribah.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:50
And there on the mountain that you climb, you will die and be gathered to your people, just as your brother Aaron died on Mount Hor and was gathered to his people.

Deuteronomy 34:5-6
So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, as the LORD had said. / And He buried him in a valley in the land of Moab facing Beth-peor, and no one to this day knows the location of his grave.

Numbers 27:13
After you have seen it, you too will be gathered to your people, as your brother Aaron was;

Numbers 33:38-39
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. / Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor.

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 24:13
So Moses set out with Joshua his attendant and went up on the mountain of God.

Hebrews 3:5
Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later.

Hebrews 11:23-29
By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king’s edict. / By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. / He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin. ...

Psalm 106:32-33
At the waters of Meribah they angered the LORD, and trouble came to Moses because of them. / For they rebelled against His Spirit, and Moses spoke rashly with his lips.

1 Corinthians 10:4
and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ.

Deuteronomy 3:23-27
At that time I also pleaded with the LORD: / “O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your greatness and power to Your servant. For what god in heaven or on earth can perform such works and mighty acts as Yours? / Please let me cross over and see the good land beyond the Jordan—that pleasant hill country as well as Lebanon!” ...

Deuteronomy 31:14
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, the time of your death is near. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the Tent of Meeting, so that I may commission him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the Tent of Meeting.

Joshua 24:33
Eleazar son of Aaron also died, and they buried him at Gibeah, which had been given to his son Phinehas in the hill country of Ephraim.

1 Kings 2:1-2
As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon, / “I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man.


Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in mount Hor, by the coast of the land of Edom, saying,

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Numbers 20
1. The children of Israel come to Zin, where Miriam dies.
2. They murmur for want of water
7. Moses smiting the rock, brings forth water at Meribah
14. Moses at Kadesh desires passage through Edom, which is denied him
22. At Mount Hor Aaron resigns his place to Eleazar, and dies














At Mount Hor
Mount Hor is a significant geographical location in the biblical narrative. It is traditionally identified with a mountain in the region of Edom, which is present-day southern Jordan. The Hebrew root for "Hor" (הֹר) suggests a mountain or hill, emphasizing its prominence in the landscape. This location marks a pivotal moment in Israel's wilderness journey, symbolizing both a physical and spiritual transition. The mountain serves as a backdrop for divine instruction and the impending change in leadership, as Aaron's death is imminent. It reminds us of the transient nature of human leadership and the enduring presence of God.

near the border of the land of Edom
The mention of Edom is crucial, as it situates the narrative within a broader historical and geopolitical context. Edom, descended from Esau, Jacob's brother, represents a kinship yet also a longstanding tension with Israel. The Hebrew term for Edom (אֱדוֹם) is linked to the word for "red," possibly referring to the red sandstone terrain or Esau's red complexion. This border location underscores the Israelites' journey towards the Promised Land, highlighting the challenges and negotiations they faced with neighboring nations. It serves as a reminder of the complexities of living out God's promises amidst worldly realities.

the LORD said
The phrase "the LORD said" is a common biblical expression denoting divine communication. The Hebrew name for the LORD here is YHWH (יהוה), the sacred and covenantal name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. This direct communication from God to Moses and Aaron signifies the importance of the message and the authority behind it. It reflects the intimate relationship between God and His chosen leaders, reminding us of the privilege and responsibility of hearing and obeying God's voice.

to Moses and Aaron
Moses and Aaron are central figures in the Exodus narrative, representing leadership and priesthood. Moses, whose name in Hebrew (מֹשֶׁה) means "drawn out," was drawn out of the Nile and called to draw Israel out of Egypt. Aaron, whose name (אַהֲרֹן) may mean "exalted" or "mountain of strength," served as the first high priest. Their partnership illustrates the balance of prophetic and priestly roles in guiding God's people. This moment at Mount Hor marks a transition, as Aaron's impending death will lead to a shift in the priestly lineage. It serves as a poignant reminder of the continuity of God's plan through successive generations of leaders.

Verse 23. - By the coast of the land of Edom. Mount Her was on the eastern side of the Arabah, which at this point certainly formed the frontier of Edom; but it was no doubt untenanted, owing to its bare and precipitous character, and therefore was not reckoned as the property of Edom. We may suppose that at this time the encampment stretched along the Arabah in front of the mountain (see on Numbers 33:30; Deuteronomy 10:6).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And at Mount
הָהָ֑ר (hā·hār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country

Hor,
בְּהֹ֣ר (bə·hōr)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2023: Hor -- two mountains in Palestine

near
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the border
גְּב֥וּל (gə·ḇūl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed

of the land
אֶֽרֶץ־ (’e·reṣ-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of Edom,
אֱד֖וֹם (’ĕ·ḏō·wm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 123: The name of a condiment

the LORD
יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

said
וַיֹּ֧אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Moses
מֹשֶׁ֥ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

and Aaron,
אַהֲרֹ֖ן (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses


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