Numbers 20:29
New International Version
and when the whole community learned that Aaron had died, all the Israelites mourned for him thirty days.

New Living Translation
When the people realized that Aaron had died, all Israel mourned for him thirty days.

English Standard Version
And when all the congregation saw that Aaron had perished, all the house of Israel wept for Aaron thirty days.

Berean Standard Bible
When the whole congregation saw that Aaron had died, the entire house of Israel mourned for him thirty days.

King James Bible
And when all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they mourned for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.

New King James Version
Now when all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, all the house of Israel mourned for Aaron thirty days.

New American Standard Bible
When all the congregation saw that Aaron had died, the whole house of Israel wept for Aaron for thirty days.

NASB 1995
When all the congregation saw that Aaron had died, all the house of Israel wept for Aaron thirty days.

NASB 1977
And when all the congregation saw that Aaron had died, all the house of Israel wept for Aaron thirty days.

Legacy Standard Bible
So all the congregation saw that Aaron breathed his last, and all the house of Israel wept for Aaron thirty days.

Amplified Bible
When all the congregation saw that Aaron had died, all the house of Israel wept (mourned) for him thirty days.

Christian Standard Bible
When the whole community saw that Aaron had passed away, the entire house of Israel mourned for him thirty days.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When the whole community saw that Aaron had passed away, the entire house of Israel mourned for him 30 days.

American Standard Version
And when all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they wept for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.

Contemporary English Version
the people knew that Aaron had died, and they mourned his death for 30 days.

English Revised Version
And when all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they wept for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The whole community saw that Aaron had died, and all the Israelites mourned for Aaron 30 days.

Good News Translation
The whole community learned that Aaron had died, and they all mourned for him for thirty days.

International Standard Version
When the entire community saw that Aaron had died, they mourned in memory of Aaron for 30 days.

Majority Standard Bible
When the whole congregation saw that Aaron had died, the entire house of Israel mourned for him thirty days.

NET Bible
When all the community saw that Aaron was dead, the whole house of Israel mourned for Aaron thirty days.

New Heart English Bible
When all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they wept for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they mourned for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.

World English Bible
When all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they wept for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and all the congregation sees that Aaron has expired, and all the house of Israel laments Aaron [for] thirty days.

Young's Literal Translation
and all the company see that Aaron hath expired, and they bewail Aaron thirty days -- all the house of Israel.

Smith's Literal Translation
And all the assembly will see that Aaron died, and they will weep for Aaron thirty days, all the house of Israel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Aaron being dead in the top of the mountain, he came down with Eleazar. And all the multitude seeing that Aaron was dead, mourned for him thirty days throughout all their families.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the entire multitude, seeing that Aaron lay dead, wept over him for thirty days, throughout all their families.

New American Bible
all the community understood that Aaron had breathed his last; and for thirty days the whole house of Israel mourned Aaron.

New Revised Standard Version
When all the congregation saw that Aaron had died, all the house of Israel mourned for Aaron thirty days.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they mourned for Aaron thirty days, all the house of Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all of the assembly saw that Ahron was dead, and all of the house of Israel wept for Ahron thirty days.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And when all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they wept for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead: and they wept for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Death of Aaron
28After 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. 29When the whole congregation saw that Aaron had died, the entire house of Israel mourned for him thirty days.

Cross References
Deuteronomy 34:8
The Israelites grieved for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days, until the time of weeping and mourning for Moses came to an end.

Genesis 50:10
When they reached the threshing floor of Atad, which is across the Jordan, they lamented and wailed loudly, and Joseph mourned for his father seven days.

2 Samuel 1:12
They mourned and wept and fasted until evening for Saul and his son Jonathan, and for the people of the LORD and the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword.

2 Chronicles 35:24-25
So his servants took him out of his chariot, put him in his second chariot, and brought him to Jerusalem, where he died. And Josiah was buried in the tomb of his fathers, and all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for him. / Then Jeremiah lamented over Josiah, and to this day all the male and female singers recite laments over Josiah. They established them as a statute for Israel, and indeed they are written in the Book of Laments.

Joshua 24:29-30
Some time later, Joshua son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died at the age of 110. / And they buried him in the land of his inheritance, at Timnath-serah in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash.

1 Samuel 25:1
When Samuel died, all Israel gathered to mourn for him; and they buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David set out and went down to the Wilderness of Paran.

1 Kings 2:10
Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David.

Acts 8:2
God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him.

John 11:33-35
When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. / Jesus wept.

Matthew 14:12
Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus.

Acts 9:39
So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.

1 Thessalonians 4:13
Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope.

Revelation 21:4
‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”

1 Corinthians 15:54-57
When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” / “Where, O Death, is your victory? Where, O Death, is your sting?” / The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. ...

Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.


Treasury of Scripture

And when all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they mourned for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.

Genesis 1:10
And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.

Deuteronomy 34:8
And the children of Israel wept for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days: so the days of weeping and mourning for Moses were ended.

2 Chronicles 35:24,25
His servants therefore took him out of that chariot, and put him in the second chariot that he had; and they brought him to Jerusalem, and he died, and was buried in one of the sepulchres of his fathers. And all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah…

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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














When the whole congregation
This phrase indicates the collective nature of the Israelite community, emphasizing unity and shared experience. The Hebrew word for "congregation" is "עֵדָה" (edah), which often refers to the assembly of the Israelites. This term underscores the communal aspect of their journey and the shared responsibility and grief they experience. Historically, the Israelites were a nomadic people, and their identity was deeply tied to their collective experiences and covenant with God.

saw
The Hebrew root for "saw" is "רָאָה" (ra'ah), which means to see, perceive, or understand. This word suggests more than just physical sight; it implies a deeper recognition or realization. In this context, the congregation's seeing is not just visual but an acknowledgment of the reality and significance of the event they are witnessing.

that Aaron
Aaron, the brother of Moses, holds a significant place in Israelite history as the first high priest. His role was crucial in mediating between God and the people, and his leadership was integral during the Exodus. Aaron's presence in this verse highlights the importance of spiritual leadership and the impact of his life and service on the community.

had breathed his last
This phrase is a euphemism for death, indicating the cessation of life. The Hebrew word "גָּוַע" (gava) is often used in the Old Testament to describe the death of significant figures. It conveys a sense of finality and transition. Aaron's death marks the end of an era for the Israelites, as he was a central figure in their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.

the whole house of Israel
This phrase reiterates the collective identity of the Israelites. The "house of Israel" is a term that encompasses all the tribes and families, emphasizing their unity as God's chosen people. It reflects the shared heritage and destiny of the Israelites, bound together by their covenant with God.

wept for Aaron
The act of weeping signifies deep sorrow and mourning. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, mourning was a communal activity, often involving rituals and expressions of grief. The Israelites' weeping for Aaron indicates their profound sense of loss and the high regard in which they held him. It also reflects the human experience of grief and the importance of honoring those who have passed.

thirty days
The period of thirty days for mourning is significant in biblical tradition. It reflects a complete cycle of mourning, allowing the community to process their grief and honor the deceased. This practice underscores the importance of taking time to grieve and the recognition of life's transitions within the community. Historically, this period allowed the Israelites to reflect on Aaron's contributions and prepare for the future without his leadership.

Verse 29. - They mourned for Aaron thirty days. The Egyptians prolonged their mourning for seventy days (Genesis 1:3), but thirty days seems to have been the longest period allowed among the Israelites (cf. Deuteronomy 34:8).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When all the
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

congregation
הָ֣עֵדָ֔ה (hā·‘ê·ḏāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage

saw
וַיִּרְאוּ֙ (way·yir·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7200: To see

that
כִּ֥י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

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

had died,
גָוַ֖ע (ḡā·wa‘)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1478: To breathe out, expire

the entire
כֹּ֖ל (kōl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

house
בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

mourned
וַיִּבְכּ֤וּ (way·yiḇ·kū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1058: To weep, to bemoan

for him
אַהֲרֹן֙ (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

thirty
שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים (šə·lō·šîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 7970: Thirty, thirtieth

days.
י֔וֹם (yō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day


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