Psalms 99:6
Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them.
Original Language Analysis
בְּֽכֹהֲנָ֗יו
among his priests
H3548
בְּֽכֹהֲנָ֗יו
among his priests
Strong's:
H3548
Word #:
3 of 11
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
קֹרִ֥אים
among them that call
H7121
קֹרִ֥אים
among them that call
Strong's:
H7121
Word #:
5 of 11
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
שְׁמ֑וֹ
upon his name
H8034
שְׁמ֑וֹ
upon his name
Strong's:
H8034
Word #:
6 of 11
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
קֹרִ֥אים
among them that call
H7121
קֹרִ֥אים
among them that call
Strong's:
H7121
Word #:
7 of 11
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
upon the LORD
H3068
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
upon the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
9 of 11
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
Cross References
Jeremiah 15:1Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth.Exodus 15:25And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them,Exodus 14:15And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:
Historical Context
Moses interceded for Israel (Exodus 32), Aaron made atonement (Numbers 16:48), and Samuel prayed for the nation (1 Samuel 7:9)—all demonstrating God's faithfulness to answer prayer.
Questions for Reflection
- How do the examples of Moses, Aaron, and Samuel encourage you to bold intercession on behalf of others?
- What can you learn from these leaders about the kind of relationship with God that results in answered prayer?
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Analysis & Commentary
Moses, Aaron, and Samuel exemplify leaders who 'called upon' God and received answers, demonstrating that God responds to His servants. These three represent different offices—prophet (Moses), priest (Aaron), and prophet-judge (Samuel)—showing that God hears various types of leaders. The phrase 'he answered them' (ya'anem) emphasizes God's responsiveness to prayer. This verse establishes the principle that God's holiness doesn't make Him distant but rather invites relationship through proper approach. Their intercession prefigures Christ's priestly mediation.