Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Aaron was a hundred and twenty-three years old when he died on Mount Hor. New Living Translation Aaron was 123 years old when he died there on Mount Hor. English Standard Version And Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor. Berean Standard Bible Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor. Berean Literal Bible And Aaron was a son of three and twenty and a hundred years when he died on Mount Hor. King James Bible And Aaron was an hundred and twenty and three years old when he died in mount Hor. New King James Version Aaron was one hundred and twenty-three years old when he died on Mount Hor. New American Standard Bible Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor. NASB 1995 Aaron was one hundred twenty-three years old when he died on Mount Hor. NASB 1977 And Aaron was one hundred twenty-three years old when he died on Mount Hor. Legacy Standard Bible Now Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor. Amplified Bible Aaron was a hundred and twenty-three years old when he died on Mount Hor. Berean Annotated Bible Aaron (light bringer) was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor (mountain). Christian Standard Bible Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor. Holman Christian Standard Bible Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor. American Standard Version And Aaron was a hundred and twenty and three years old when he died in mount Hor. Contemporary English Version He was 123 years old at the time. English Revised Version And Aaron was an hundred and twenty and three years old when he died in mount Hor. GOD'S WORD® Translation Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor. International Standard Version Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor. NET Bible Now Aaron was 123 years old when he died in Mount Hor. New Heart English Bible Aaron was one hundred twenty-three years old when he died in Mount Hor. Webster's Bible Translation And Aaron was a hundred and twenty and three years old when he died in mount Hor. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor. World English Bible Aaron was one hundred twenty-three years old when he died in Mount Hor. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Aaron [is] a son of one hundred and twenty-three years in his dying on Mount Hor. Berean Literal Bible And Aaron was a son of three and twenty and a hundred years when he died on Mount Hor. Young's Literal Translation and Aaron is a son of a hundred and twenty and three years in his dying in mount Hor. Smith's Literal Translation And Aaron the son of three and twenty and a hundred years in his dying in mount Hor. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhen he was a hundred and twenty-three years old. Catholic Public Domain Version when he was one hundred twenty-three years old. New American Bible Aaron was a hundred and twenty-three years old when he died on Mount Hor. New Revised Standard Version Aaron was one hundred twenty-three years old when he died on Mount Hor. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Aaron was a hundred and twenty-three years old when he died on mount Hor. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Ahron was son of a hundred and twenty and three years when he died in Hur Mountain. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Aaron was a hundred and twenty and three years old when he died in mount Hor. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Aaron was a hundred and twenty-three years old, when he died in mount Or. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites…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. 40Now the Canaanite king of Arad, who lived in the Negev in the land of Canaan, heard that the Israelites were coming.… Cross References Aaron was 123 years old Exodus 7:7 Moses was eighty years old and Aaron was eighty-three when they spoke to Pharaoh. 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. when he died 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 10:6-7 The Israelites traveled from Beeroth Bene-jaakan to Moserah, where Aaron died and was buried, and Eleazar his son succeeded him as priest. / From there they traveled to Gudgodah, and from Gudgodah to Jotbathah, a land with streams of water. Numbers 20:22-24 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. on Mount Hor. 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 20:25-27 Take Aaron and his son Eleazar and bring them up Mount Hor. / Remove Aaron’s priestly garments and put them on his son Eleazar. Aaron will be gathered to his people and will die there.” / So Moses did as the LORD had commanded, and they climbed Mount Hor in the sight of the whole congregation. 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 Genesis 25:7-8 Abraham lived a total of 175 years. / And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people. Genesis 50:26 So Joseph died at the age of 110. And they embalmed his body and placed it in a coffin in Egypt. Deuteronomy 34:7 Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak, and his vitality had not diminished. Psalm 90:10 The length of our days is seventy years—or eighty if we are strong—yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. Job 5:26 You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season. 1 Chronicles 29:28 He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place. 2 Kings 2:11 As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind. 2 Kings 13:14 When Elisha had fallen sick with the illness from which he would die, Jehoash king of Israel came down to him and wept over him, saying, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!” Treasury of Scripture And Aaron was an hundred and twenty and three years old when he died in mount Hor. Jump to Previous Death Died Dying Hor Hundred Mount Three Time Twenty Twenty-ThreeJump to Next Death Died Dying Hor Hundred Mount Three Time Twenty Twenty-ThreeNumbers 33 1. The forty-two journeys of the Israelites50. The Canaanites are to be destroyed Aaron was 123 years old Aaron's age at the time of his death highlights his long life, which was common for key figures in the Old Testament. His lifespan reflects God's blessing and the fulfillment of his role as the first high priest of Israel. Aaron's age also signifies the end of an era, as he was a central figure during the Exodus and the wilderness wanderings. His life spanned the period from slavery in Egypt to the brink of entering the Promised Land. when he died on Mount Hor Persons / Places / Events 1. AaronThe brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. His life and ministry were significant in the establishment of the Levitical priesthood. 2. Mount Hor The location where Aaron died. It is a significant geographical marker in the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. 3. Death of Aaron Marks the end of an era in Israel's history, as Aaron was a central figure in the Exodus and the wilderness wanderings. Teaching Points The Significance of Leadership TransitionAaron's death signifies a transition in leadership. It reminds us of the importance of preparing the next generation to carry on God's work. The Faithfulness of God Despite the Israelites' failures, God remained faithful to His promises. Aaron's life and death are testimonies to God's enduring faithfulness. The Reality of Mortality Aaron's death at 123 years old reminds us of the inevitability of death and the importance of living a life dedicated to God's service. The Role of the High Priest Aaron's life illustrates the critical role of the high priest in interceding for the people, pointing us to Jesus, our ultimate High Priest. Legacy of Faith Aaron's legacy is a call to leave a legacy of faithfulness and obedience to God, impacting future generations. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 33:39?2. How does Aaron's age at death reflect God's faithfulness in Numbers 33:39? 3. What lessons can we learn from Aaron's life and leadership? 4. How does Aaron's death connect to the theme of obedience in Numbers? 5. How can we apply Aaron's legacy to our spiritual leadership today? 6. What does Aaron's journey teach about God's guidance through life's transitions? 7. How does Numbers 33:39 impact our understanding of mortality and divine timing? 8. What does Aaron's death at 123 years old signify in Numbers 33:39? 9. How does Numbers 33:39 reflect God's plan for leadership transition? 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. What were the key events in Aaron's life? What Does Numbers 33:39 Mean Aaron• Aaron is Israel’s first high priest, Moses’ older brother, and a visible symbol of God’s chosen mediation between Himself and His people (Exodus 28:1; Hebrews 5:1-4). • His presence in the wilderness wanderings underscores God’s patience and provision despite Israel’s repeated failures (Numbers 16:46-48). • By naming Aaron here, Scripture reminds us that even the most prominent spiritual leaders are mortal and accountable to God (James 3:1; Hebrews 9:27). was 123 years old • The specific age highlights God’s sustaining grace over more than a century of service (Deuteronomy 34:7 says Moses lived to 120; Aaron surpasses even that). • Long life underlines the literal timeline of the exodus era and authenticates the historical record (Psalm 105:26-37). • It illustrates the principle that every day is numbered by God for His purposes (Psalm 90:12; Job 14:5). when he died • Aaron’s death is not random; it occurs at God’s command because he and Moses sinned at Meribah by misrepresenting the Lord’s holiness (Numbers 20:12, 24). • The transfer of priestly garments to Eleazar at this moment (Numbers 20:25-28) shows orderly succession and continuity of God’s covenant promises (Hebrews 7:23-24). • His passing before Israel enters Canaan reminds the nation—and us—that disobedience can forfeit certain blessings even for believers (1 Corinthians 10:1-12). on Mount Hor • Mount Hor, on the edge of Edom (Numbers 33:37), is a boundary marker: the wilderness behind, the Promised Land ahead. • The elevation allowed Israel to witness Aaron’s final ascent, reinforcing the public nature of leadership accountability (Deuteronomy 32:50-52). • The secluded summit underscores that death ultimately becomes a personal meeting with God, away from the crowd (Psalm 23:4; 2 Corinthians 5:8). summary Numbers 33:39 records a simple fact, yet each phrase is packed with meaning: Aaron—the revered high priest—lived 123 years under God’s sustaining hand; his death, appointed because of earlier disobedience, occurred on Mount Hor, a threshold between wandering and inheritance. The verse teaches the sobriety of accountability, the reliability of God’s historical record, the certainty of mortality, and the faithfulness of the Lord who guides His people to the very end. Verse 39. - An hundred and twenty and three years old. He had been eighty-three years old when he first stood before Pharaoh, forty years before (Exodus 7:7).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Aaronוְאַהֲרֹ֔ן (wə·’a·hă·rōn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses was 123 שָׁלֹ֧שׁ (šā·lōš) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice years old בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son when he died בְּמֹת֖וֹ (bə·mō·ṯōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4194: Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin on Mount הָהָֽר׃ (hā·hār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country Hor. בְּהֹ֥ר (bə·hōr) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2023: Hor -- two mountains in Palestine Links Numbers 33:39 NIVNumbers 33:39 NLT Numbers 33:39 ESV Numbers 33:39 NASB Numbers 33:39 KJV Numbers 33:39 BibleApps.com Numbers 33:39 Biblia Paralela Numbers 33:39 Chinese Bible Numbers 33:39 French Bible Numbers 33:39 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 33:39 Aaron was one hundred twenty-three years old (Nu Num.) |
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