Take Aaron and his son Eleazar and bring them up Mount Hor. Take AaronThe Hebrew word for "take" is "laqach," which often implies a deliberate action or choice. In this context, it signifies God's specific command to Moses to bring Aaron, the high priest, to a significant moment of transition. Aaron's role as the first high priest is crucial in Israel's history, symbolizing the mediatory role between God and His people. This moment marks the end of Aaron's earthly ministry, reminding us of the temporality of human leadership and the eternal nature of God's plan. and his son Eleazar
Eleazar, whose name means "God has helped," is chosen to succeed Aaron as high priest. This transition highlights the importance of generational leadership and the continuity of God's covenant with Israel. Eleazar's role is pivotal as he will lead the priesthood into the Promised Land, symbolizing hope and the fulfillment of God's promises. The mention of Eleazar underscores the biblical theme of legacy and the faithfulness of God in raising new leaders for His purposes. and bring them up
The phrase "bring them up" indicates a physical and spiritual ascent. Mount Hor is not just a geographical location but a place of divine encounter and significant change. The ascent symbolizes drawing closer to God, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture. This act of bringing Aaron and Eleazar up the mountain signifies a transition from the old to the new, a moment of consecration and divine appointment. Mount Hor
Mount Hor is a significant location in the biblical narrative, traditionally identified with a mountain near Petra in modern-day Jordan. It serves as the backdrop for Aaron's death and the transfer of the high priestly garments to Eleazar. The mountain represents a place of revelation and transition, much like Mount Sinai. In the broader biblical context, mountains are often places where God reveals His will and purposes, reminding us of His sovereignty and the sacredness of His calling. Persons / Places / Events 1. AaronThe first high priest of Israel, brother of Moses, and a key figure in the Exodus account. His role as high priest is significant in the religious life of Israel. 2. EleazarAaron's son, who succeeds him as high priest. His name means "God has helped," and he plays a crucial role in the transition of priestly duties. 3. Mount HorA mountain on the border of Edom, significant as the place where Aaron dies and Eleazar is appointed as the new high priest. 4. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who is instructed by God to take Aaron and Eleazar up Mount Hor for the transition of the priesthood. 5. The Transition of PriesthoodThis event marks the passing of the high priestly role from Aaron to Eleazar, symbolizing continuity and faithfulness in God's covenant with Israel. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceMoses' obedience in taking Aaron and Eleazar up Mount Hor demonstrates the importance of following God's instructions precisely. This obedience is crucial for maintaining the order and sanctity of God's covenant. The Role of Leadership TransitionThe transition from Aaron to Eleazar underscores the necessity of preparing the next generation for leadership roles. It is a reminder to invest in and mentor future leaders within the church. Faithfulness in God's PromisesThe continuity of the priesthood from Aaron to Eleazar reflects God's faithfulness in upholding His promises. Believers can trust in God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His people. The Significance of Sacred SpacesMount Hor, as a place of significant spiritual events, reminds us of the importance of sacred spaces in our spiritual journey. These are places where we encounter God and experience pivotal moments of faith. The Legacy of FaithAaron's legacy is carried on through Eleazar, illustrating the impact of a life lived in service to God. Our actions and faith can leave a lasting legacy for future generations. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the transition of the priesthood from Aaron to Eleazar illustrate the importance of preparing future leaders in the church today? 2. In what ways can we ensure that we are obedient to God's instructions in our daily lives, as Moses was in this passage? 3. How does the continuity of the priesthood reflect God's faithfulness, and how can this encourage us in times of uncertainty? 4. What are some "sacred spaces" in your life where you have experienced significant spiritual growth or encounters with God? 5. How can we leave a legacy of faith for future generations, similar to the legacy Aaron left for Eleazar? Connections to Other Scriptures Exodus 28Details the appointment of Aaron and his sons as priests, establishing the priestly lineage that continues with Eleazar. Leviticus 8Describes the consecration of Aaron and his sons, highlighting the sacredness of the priestly office. Hebrews 7Discusses the priesthood of Jesus, drawing parallels to the Levitical priesthood and emphasizing the eternal priesthood of Christ. People Aaron, Egyptians, Eleazar, Israelites, Miriam, MosesPlaces Edom, Egypt, Kadesh-barnea, King's Highway, Meribah, Mount Hor, ZinTopics Aaron, Bring, Cause, Eleazar, Elea'zar, Hor, MountDictionary of Bible Themes Numbers 20:22-29 4254 mountains Numbers 20:23-29 7258 promised land, early history Numbers 20:25-26 5072 Aaron, spokesman Library August 17. "Speak Ye unto the Rock" (Num. xx. 8).
"Speak ye unto the Rock" (Num. xx. 8). The Holy Ghost is very sensitive, as love always is. You can conquer a wild beast by blows and chains, but you cannot conquer a woman's heart that way, or win the love of a sensitive nature; that must be wooed by the delicate touches of trust and affection. So the Holy Ghost has to be taken by a faith as delicate and sensitive as the gentle heart with whom it is coming in touch. One thought of unbelief, one expression of impatient distrust or fear, will instantly …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth The Waters of Meribah
'Then came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there. 2. And there was no water for the congregation: and they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron. 3. And the people chode with Moses, and spake, saying, Would God that we had died when our brethren died before the Lord! 4. And why have ye brought up the congregation of the Lord into this wilderness, …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Kadesh. Rekam, and that Double. Inquiry is Made, Whether the Doubling it in the Maps is Well Done.
The readers of the eastern interpreters will observe, that Kadesh is rendered by all Rekam, or in a sound very near it. In the Chaldee, it is 'Rekam': in the Syriac, 'Rekem': in the Arabic, 'Rakim'... There are two places noted by the name Rekam in the very bounds of the land,--to wit, the southern and eastern: that is, a double Kadesh. I. Of Kadesh, or Rekam, in the south part, there is no doubt. II. Of it, in the eastern part, there is this mention: "From Rekam to the east, and Rekam is as the …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica The Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Discourse Suggested Thereby.
(Galilee.) ^A Matt. XI. 2-30; ^C Luke VII. 18-35. ^c 18 And the disciples of John told him of all these things. ^a 2 Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent by his disciples ^c 19 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them unto the Lord [John had been cast into prison about December, a.d. 27, and it was now after the Passover, possibly in May or June, a.d. 28. Herod Antipas had cast John into prison because John had reproved him for taking his brother's wife. …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Epistle xxviii. To Augustine, Bishop of the Angli .
To Augustine, Bishop of the Angli [136] . Gregory to Augustine, &c. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of good will (Luke ii. 14); because a grain of wheat, falling into the earth, has died, that it might not reign in heaven alone; even He by whose death we live, by whose weakness we are made strong, by whose suffering we are rescued from suffering, through whose love we seek in Britain for brethren whom we knew not, by whose gift we find those whom without knowing them we sought. …
Saint Gregory the Great—the Epistles of Saint Gregory the Great Travelling in Palestine --Roads, Inns, Hospitality, Custom-House Officers, Taxation, Publicans
It was the very busiest road in Palestine, on which the publican Levi Matthew sat at the receipt of "custom," when our Lord called him to the fellowship of the Gospel, and he then made that great feast to which he invited his fellow-publicans, that they also might see and hear Him in Whom he had found life and peace (Luke 5:29). For, it was the only truly international road of all those which passed through Palestine; indeed, it formed one of the great highways of the world's commerce. At the time …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life Peræa to Bethany. Raising of Lazarus.
^D John XI. 1-46. ^d 1 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. [For Bethany and the sisters, see p. 478.] 2 And it was that Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair [John xii. 3 ], whose brother Lazarus was sick. [The anointing had not yet taken place, as John himself shows. For a similar anticipation see Matt. x. 4. There are five prominent Marys in the New Testament: those of Nazareth, Magdala and Bethany; the …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
THE ISRAELITES IN THE LAND OF CANAAN: THE JUDGES--THE PHILISTINES AND THE HEBREW KINGDOM--SAUL, DAVID, SOLOMON, THE DEFECTION OF THE TEN TRIBES--THE XXIst EGYPTIAN DYNASTY--SHESHONQ OR SHISHAK DAMASCUS. The Hebrews in the desert: their families, clans, and tribes--The Amorites and the Hebrews on the left bank of the Jordan--The conquest of Canaan and the native reaction against the Hebrews--The judges, Ehud, Deborah, Jerubbaal or Gideon and the Manassite supremacy; Abimelech, Jephihdh. The Philistines, …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 6 Backsliding.
"I will heal their backsliding; I will love them freely: for Mine anger is turned away."--Hosea xiv. 4. There are two kinds of backsliders. Some have never been converted: they have gone through the form of joining a Christian community and claim to be backsliders; but they never have, if I may use the expression, "slid forward." They may talk of backsliding; but they have never really been born again. They need to be treated differently from real back-sliders--those who have been born of the incorruptible …
Dwight L. Moody—The Way to God and How to Find It Numbers
Like the last part of Exodus, and the whole of Leviticus, the first part of Numbers, i.-x. 28--so called,[1] rather inappropriately, from the census in i., iii., (iv.), xxvi.--is unmistakably priestly in its interests and language. Beginning with a census of the men of war (i.) and the order of the camp (ii.), it devotes specific attention to the Levites, their numbers and duties (iii., iv.). Then follow laws for the exclusion of the unclean, v. 1-4, for determining the manner and amount of restitution …
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