Numbers 20:27
And Moses did as the LORD commanded: and they went up into mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.
Original Language Analysis
וַיַּ֣עַשׂ
did
H6213
וַיַּ֣עַשׂ
did
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
1 of 12
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֖ר
H834
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֖ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
3 of 12
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יְהוָ֑ה
as the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
as the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
5 of 12
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וַֽיַּעֲלוּ֙
and they went up
H5927
וַֽיַּעֲלוּ֙
and they went up
Strong's:
H5927
Word #:
6 of 12
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
הָהָ֔ר
into mount
H2022
הָהָ֔ר
into mount
Strong's:
H2022
Word #:
9 of 12
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
לְעֵינֵ֖י
in the sight
H5869
לְעֵינֵ֖י
in the sight
Strong's:
H5869
Word #:
10 of 12
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
Historical Context
The visible procession up Mount Hor provided transparency in leadership transition. Israel saw Aaron go up alive and Eleazar return in priestly garments, leaving no doubt about God's ordination of the new high priest.
Questions for Reflection
- Why is transparency in leadership transitions important for community unity and trust?
- How can you continue faithful obedience after experiencing consequences of past disobedience?
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Analysis & Commentary
Moses obeyed exactly: Aaron, Eleazar, and Moses went up 'in the sight of all the congregation.' The public nature ensured Israel witnessed the legitimate transfer of priesthood, preventing future disputes. That Moses 'did as the LORD commanded' contrasts with his earlier disobedience at Meribah, showing even disciplined leaders can still obey after failure.