Numbers 20:25
Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up unto mount Hor:
Original Language Analysis
אֶֽת
H853
אֶֽת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
4 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בְּנ֑וֹ
his son
H1121
בְּנ֑וֹ
his son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
6 of 10
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
וְהַ֥עַל
and bring them up
H5927
וְהַ֥עַל
and bring them up
Strong's:
H5927
Word #:
7 of 10
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
אֹתָ֖ם
H853
אֹתָ֖ם
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Historical Context
Mount Hor marked the border of Edom. Aaron's death at age 123 (33:39) came because he shared Moses' sin at Meribah (v.12, 24). His public death on the mountain allowed Israel to witness the transition of priesthood to Eleazar.
Questions for Reflection
- How does orderly succession in spiritual leadership honor God and protect His people?
- What does the transfer of priestly garments teach about Christ's eternal priesthood that needs no successor?
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Analysis & Commentary
God commands Moses to bring Aaron and his son Eleazar up Mount Hor for Aaron's transfer of priestly garments and subsequent death. This public, orderly succession demonstrated that priesthood was God's institution, not human office. The stripping of garments symbolized transfer of office and authority, prefiguring the 'crown of righteousness' believers receive from Christ (2 Timothy 4:8).