Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At the LORD’s command Aaron the priest went up Mount Hor, where he died on the first day of the fifth month of the fortieth year after the Israelites came out of Egypt. New Living Translation While they were at the foot of Mount Hor, Aaron the priest was directed by the LORD to go up the mountain, and there he died. This happened in midsummer, on the first day of the fifth month of the fortieth year after Israel’s departure from Egypt. English Standard Version And Aaron the priest went up Mount Hor at the command of the LORD and died there, in the fortieth year after the people of Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, on the first day of the fifth month. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And Aaron the priest went up to Mount Hor at the mouth of YHWH, and died there, in the fortieth year of the going out of the sons of Israel of the land of Egypt, on the first of the Fifth month. King James Bible And Aaron the priest went up into mount Hor at the commandment of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the first day of the fifth month. New King James Version Then Aaron the priest went up to Mount Hor at the command of the LORD, and died there in the fortieth year after the children of Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, on the first day of the fifth month. New American Standard Bible Then Aaron the priest went up to Mount Hor at the command of the LORD, and died there in the fortieth year after the sons of Israel had come from the land of Egypt, on the first day in the fifth month. NASB 1995 Then Aaron the priest went up to Mount Hor at the command of the LORD, and died there in the fortieth year after the sons of Israel had come from the land of Egypt, on the first day in the fifth month. NASB 1977 Then Aaron the priest went up to Mount Hor at the command of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the sons of Israel had come from the land of Egypt on the first day in the fifth month. Legacy Standard Bible Then Aaron the priest went up to Mount Hor at the command of Yahweh, and he died there in the fortieth year after the sons of Israel had come from the land of Egypt, on the first day in the fifth month. Amplified Bible Aaron the priest went up on Mount Hor at the command of the LORD, and died there in the fortieth year after the Israelites came out of the land of Egypt, on the first day of the fifth month. Berean Annotated Bible At the LORD’s {YHWH} command, Aaron (light bringer) the priest climbed Mount Hor (mountain) and died there on the first day of the fifth month, in the fortieth year after the Israelites (God prevails) had come out of the land of Egypt (land of bondage). Christian Standard Bible At the LORD’s command, the priest Aaron climbed Mount Hor and died there on the first day of the fifth month in the fortieth year after the Israelites went out of the land of Egypt. Holman Christian Standard Bible 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 went out of the land of Egypt. American Standard Version And Aaron the priest went up into mount Hor at the commandment of Jehovah, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fifth month, on the first day of the month. Contemporary English Version That's where the LORD commanded Aaron the priest to go to the top of the mountain. Aaron died there on the first day of the fifth month, 40 years after the Israelites left Egypt. English Revised Version And Aaron the priest went up into mount Hor at the commandment of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fifth month, on the first day of the month. GOD'S WORD® Translation At the LORD's command the priest Aaron went up on Mount Hor. He died there on the first day of the fifth month in the fortieth year after the Israelites had left Egypt. International Standard Version Then Aaron the priest ascended Mount Hor in obedience to the LORD's command and died there, in the fortieth year after the Israelis had come out of the land of Egypt, on the first day of the fifth month. NET Bible Aaron the priest ascended Mount Hor at the command of the LORD, and he died there in the fortieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt on the first day of the fifth month. New Heart English Bible Aaron the priest went up into Mount Hor at the commandment of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fifth month, on the first day of the month. Webster's Bible Translation And Aaron the priest ascended mount Hor at the commandment of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel departed from the land of Egypt, in the first day of the fifth month. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAt 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. World English Bible Aaron the priest went up into Mount Hor at the commandment of Yahweh and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fifth month, on the first day of the month. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Aaron the priest goes up to Mount Hor by the command of YHWH, and dies there in the fortieth year of the going out of the sons of Israel from the land of Egypt, in the fifth month, on the first of the month; Berean Literal Bible And Aaron the priest went up to Mount Hor at the mouth of YHWH, and died there, in the fortieth year of the going out of the sons of Israel of the land of Egypt, on the first of the Fifth month. Young's Literal Translation And Aaron the priest goeth up unto mount Hor, by the command of Jehovah, and dieth there, in the fortieth year of the going out of the sons of Israel from the land of Egypt, in the fifth month, on the first of the month; Smith's Literal Translation And Aaron the priest will go up to mount Hor by the mouth of Jehovah, and will die there in the fortieth year to the coming out of the sons of Israel from the land of Egypt, in the fifth month, in one to the month. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Aaron the priest went up into mount Hor at the commandment of the Lord: and there he died in the fortieth year of the coming forth of the children of Israel out of Egypt, W the fifth month, the first day of the month, Catholic Public Domain Version And Aaron the priest ascended onto mount Hor, by the order of the Lord. And there he died, in the fortieth year of the departure of the sons of Israel from Egypt, in the fifth month, on the first day of the month, New American Bible Aaron the priest ascended Mount Hor at the LORD’s direction, and there he died in the fortieth year after the departure of the Israelites from the land of Egypt, on the first day of the fifth month. New Revised Standard Version Aaron the priest went up Mount Hor at the command of the LORD and died there in the fortieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, on the first day of the fifth month. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Aaron the priest went up on mount Hor at the commandment of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, on the first day of the first month. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Ahron the Priest came up to Hur Mountain by the word of the mouth of LORD JEHOVAH and he died there in the fortieth year that the children of Israel had gone from the land of Egypt, in the first month in the first of the month. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Aaron the priest went up into mount Hor at the commandment of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fifth month, on the first day of the month. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Aaron the priest went up by the command of the Lord, and died there in the fortieth year of the departure of the children of Israel from the land of Egypt, in the fifth month, on the first day of the month. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites…37They set out from Kadesh and camped at Mount Hor, on the outskirts of the land of Edom. 38At 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. 39Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor.… Cross References At the LORD’s command, Numbers 9:18-23 At the LORD’s command the Israelites set out, and at the LORD’s command they camped. As long as the cloud remained over the tabernacle, they remained encamped. / Even when the cloud lingered over the tabernacle for many days, the Israelites kept the LORD’s charge and did not set out. / Sometimes the cloud remained over the tabernacle for only a few days, and they would camp at the LORD’s command and set out at the LORD’s command. … Exodus 40:36-38 Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. / If the cloud was not lifted, they would not set out until the day it was taken up. / For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel through all their journeys. Deuteronomy 1:6-8 The LORD our God said to us at Horeb: “You have stayed at this mountain long enough. / Resume your journey and go to the hill country of the Amorites; go to all the neighboring peoples in the Arabah, in the hill country, in the foothills, in the Negev, and along the seacoast to the land of the Canaanites and to Lebanon, as far as the great River Euphrates. / See, I have placed the land before you. Enter and possess the land that the LORD swore He would give to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and to their descendants after them.” Aaron the priest Exodus 28:1 “Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests. Leviticus 8:12 He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him. Numbers 18:1-7 So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. … climbed Mount Hor Numbers 20:22-25 After they had set out from Kadesh, the whole congregation of Israel came to Mount Hor. / And at Mount Hor, near the border of the land of Edom, the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, / “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. … 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. Numbers 21:4 Then they set out from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, in order to bypass the land of Edom. But the people grew impatient on the journey and died there Numbers 20:28-29 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. / When the whole congregation saw that Aaron had died, the entire house of Israel mourned for him thirty days. 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. Hebrews 9:27 Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment, on the first day of the fifth month, Ezekiel 20:1 In the seventh year, on the tenth day of the fifth month, some of the elders of Israel came to inquire of the LORD, and they sat down before me. 2 Kings 25:8 On the seventh day of the fifth month, in the nineteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign over Babylon, Nebuzaradan captain of the guard, a servant of the king of Babylon, entered Jerusalem. Jeremiah 52:12 On the tenth day of the fifth month, in the nineteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign over Babylon, Nebuzaradan captain of the guard, a servant of the king of Babylon, entered Jerusalem. in the fortieth year Numbers 14:33-34 Your children will be shepherds in the wilderness for forty years, and they will suffer for your unfaithfulness until the last of your bodies lies in the wilderness. / In keeping with the forty days you spied out the land, you shall bear your guilt forty years—a year for each day—and you will experience My alienation. Treasury of Scripture And Aaron the priest went up into mount Hor at the commandment of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the first day of the fifth month. Numbers 20:24-28 Aaron shall be gathered unto his people: for he shall not enter into the land which I have given unto the children of Israel, because ye rebelled against my word at the water of Meribah… Deuteronomy 10:6 And the children of Israel took their journey from Beeroth of the children of Jaakan to Mosera: there Aaron died, and there he was buried; and Eleazar his son ministered in the priest's office in his stead. Deuteronomy 32:50 And die in the mount whither thou goest up, and be gathered unto thy people; as Aaron thy brother died in mount Hor, and was gathered unto his people: Jump to Previous Aaron Ascended Children Command Commandment Departed Died Egypt Hor Israel Month Mount PriestJump to Next Aaron Ascended Children Command Commandment Departed Died Egypt Hor Israel Month Mount PriestNumbers 33 1. The forty-two journeys of the Israelites50. The Canaanites are to be destroyed At the LORD’s command This phrase emphasizes the divine authority and sovereignty of God over the events in the lives of the Israelites. It reflects the biblical theme of obedience to God's will, as seen throughout the Pentateuch. The command of the LORD is a recurring motif, highlighting the importance of following divine instructions, as seen in the lives of patriarchs like Abraham (Genesis 12:1) and Moses (Exodus 3:10). 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. AaronThe brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. His role was crucial in leading the Israelites in worship and maintaining the priestly duties. 2. Mount Hor A significant location where Aaron died. It symbolizes a place of transition and fulfillment of God's word regarding Aaron's death. 3. The Israelites' Journey This event occurs in the fortieth year of their wilderness journey, marking a significant moment in their transition from the wilderness to the Promised Land. 4. The LORD’s Command This highlights the divine authority and timing in the events of Israel's journey, including the death of Aaron. 5. The Fortieth Year This marks the completion of a generation's journey, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promises and the consequences of disobedience. Teaching Points Obedience to God's TimingAaron's death at God's command reminds us of the importance of submitting to God's timing in our lives. The Role of Leadership Aaron's life and death highlight the responsibilities and accountability of spiritual leaders. The Consequences of Disobedience The fortieth year marks the end of a generation that faced consequences for their disobedience, urging us to live faithfully. Transition and Fulfillment Mount Hor represents a place of transition, encouraging us to trust God during times of change. Legacy of Faith Aaron's legacy as a high priest challenges us to consider the spiritual legacy we are leaving behind. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 33:38?2. How does Aaron's death in Numbers 33:38 emphasize the importance of leadership transition? 3. What lessons can we learn from Aaron's journey and passing on Mount Hor? 4. How does Aaron's death connect to Hebrews 9:27 about mortality and judgment? 5. How can we prepare for leadership transitions in our church community today? 6. What does Aaron's passing teach about fulfilling God's purpose before our time ends? 7. Why did Aaron die on Mount Hor according to Numbers 33:38? 8. How does Aaron's death in Numbers 33:38 impact the Israelites' journey? 9. What is the significance of Aaron's death in the fortieth year after the Exodus? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 33? 11. Why does Numbers 34 mention Mount Hor (v. 7-8) as a boundary marker when some scholars debate its actual location? 12. Numbers 33:38-39: How does Aaron's death on Mount Hor at 123 years old align with scientific understanding of human lifespans, and why is there no external evidence to confirm his death place? 13. Why does Deuteronomy 10:6-7 place Aaron's death at Moserah when Numbers 20:27-28 records it occurred on Mount Hor? 14. Who was Ithamar in the Bible? What Does Numbers 33:38 Mean At the LORD’s commandThe verse opens by stressing that Aaron’s final journey was initiated by direct instruction from God. This underlines: • Divine sovereignty—nothing in Israel’s story is random (Numbers 20:24; Deuteronomy 34:5). • Faithful obedience—even hard commands must be followed (Genesis 22:2; Exodus 17:1). • Accountability for leaders—both Moses and Aaron finish their course exactly “as the LORD had said” (Numbers 27:12-14). Aaron the priest Aaron is named not merely as Moses’ brother but as Israel’s first high priest, the mediator who had carried the people’s sin on the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:32-34; Hebrews 5:1). His death signals: • The end of a priestly generation (Numbers 20:28). • Continuity of God’s plan, as Eleazar immediately receives the garments (Numbers 20:26-28). • A sober reminder that even the most honored servants remain mortal and accountable (Exodus 28:1; Psalm 90:3-6). climbed Mount Hor Mount Hor, on the border of Edom (Numbers 20:22-23), becomes Aaron’s final pulpit: • Ascending a mountain at God’s word echoes other pivotal moments—Abraham on Moriah (Genesis 22:14) and Moses on Nebo (Deuteronomy 32:49-50). • A public act—Israel saw their priest turn and go up, underscoring the certainty of God’s promise and judgment (Numbers 20:27). • A place apart—holiness is often encountered on heights set apart from daily life (Exodus 19:20). and died there Aaron’s death fulfills God’s earlier verdict for striking the rock at Meribah (Numbers 20:12): • Consequences reach even the highest office (James 3:1). • Yet grace is present—Aaron dies in the presence of his son, not in exile (Numbers 20:25-26). • “Gathered to his people” (Numbers 20:24) speaks of conscious hope beyond the grave (Genesis 25:8). on the first day of the fifth month The precise date (likely Av 1) showcases: • God’s meticulous record-keeping; He tracks every step (Exodus 12:41). • A turning of the calendar—within five months Israel will camp on the plains of Moab ready to enter Canaan (Deuteronomy 1:3-5). • Memory markers that invite later generations to rehearse God’s faithfulness (Joshua 4:19; Esther 9:1-2). in the fortieth year The long-awaited milestone declares: • God kept Israel through four decades of wandering exactly as forecast in Numbers 14:33-34. • The wilderness sentence is almost complete; Jordan’s crossing is imminent (Deuteronomy 2:7; Joshua 5:10-12). • Leaders may pass, but the mission continues—Joshua will soon take command (Deuteronomy 31:7-8). after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt The verse closes by anchoring Aaron’s death to the Exodus: • Redemption is Israel’s defining story (Exodus 20:2; Psalm 105:37). • Every event, even a funeral, is measured against deliverance—reminding us that freedom in God’s covenant is the context for life and death (1 Corinthians 10:1-6). • God who brought them out will bring them in; Aaron’s passing does not nullify that promise (Exodus 6:6-8; Hebrews 3:16-19). summary Numbers 33:38 compresses a lifetime of ministry and a nation’s journey into one sentence. Aaron obeys God’s final directive, ascends Mount Hor, and dies exactly when and where the Lord determined. The date roots his death in Israel’s redemptive timeline, underscoring both divine faithfulness and human accountability. Leadership changes, but God’s purposes stand; the same Lord who brought His people out of Egypt guides them toward the Promised Land, generation after generation. Verse 38. - In the fortieth year... in the first day of the fifth month. This is the only place where the date of Aaron's death is given. It is in strict accordance with the Divine intimation that Israel was to wander forty years in the wilderness (Numbers 14:33, 34), that period being understood, according to the usual mercy of God, which shortens the days of evil, to include the time already spent in the wilderness.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Atעַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the LORD’s יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel command, פִּ֥י (pî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to Aaron אַהֲרֹ֨ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses the priest הַכֹּהֵ֜ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest climbed וַיַּעַל֩ (way·ya·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively Mount הָהָ֛ר (hā·hār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country Hor הֹ֥ר (hōr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2023: Hor -- two mountains in Palestine and died וַיָּ֣מָת (way·yā·māṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill there שָׁ֑ם (šām) Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither on the first בְּאֶחָ֥ד (bə·’e·ḥāḏ) Preposition-b | Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first [day] of the fifth הַחֲמִישִׁ֖י (ha·ḥă·mî·šî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 2549: Fifth, a fifth month, בַּחֹ֥דֶשׁ (ba·ḥō·ḏeš) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month in the fortieth הָֽאַרְבָּעִ֗ים (hā·’ar·bā·‘îm) Article | Number - common plural Strong's 705: Forty year בִּשְׁנַ֣ת (biš·naṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8141: A year after the Israelites בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son came out לְצֵ֤את (lə·ṣêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim of the land מֵאֶ֣רֶץ (mê·’e·reṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Egypt. מִצְרַ֔יִם (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa Links Numbers 33:38 NIVNumbers 33:38 NLT Numbers 33:38 ESV Numbers 33:38 NASB Numbers 33:38 KJV Numbers 33:38 BibleApps.com Numbers 33:38 Biblia Paralela Numbers 33:38 Chinese Bible Numbers 33:38 French Bible Numbers 33:38 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 33:38 Aaron the priest went up into Mount (Nu Num.) |
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