Topical Encyclopedia Aaron, the brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel, is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible. His age at the time of his death is explicitly mentioned in the Scriptures, providing insight into the timeline of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.According to the Book of Numbers, Aaron died at the age of 123. This event is recorded during the Israelites' 40-year sojourn in the wilderness. The specific passage states: "Aaron was one hundred twenty-three years old when he died on Mount Hor" (Numbers 33:39). This verse situates Aaron's death in the context of the Israelites' wanderings, marking a significant moment in their journey. Aaron's death occurred in the fortieth year after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, shortly before they entered the land of Canaan. The location of his death, Mount Hor, is also noted in the biblical narrative. The account of Aaron's death is further detailed in Numbers 20:22-29, where God instructs Moses to bring Aaron and his son Eleazar up Mount Hor. There, Aaron's priestly garments are transferred to Eleazar, signifying the continuation of the priestly line, and Aaron dies on the mountain. The age of Aaron at his death, 123 years, underscores his long life and the significant role he played as a leader and high priest during a formative period in Israelite history. His life and death are integral to understanding the leadership dynamics and religious developments of the Israelites during their wilderness period. Nave's Topical Index Exodus 7:7And Moses was fourscore years old, and Aaron fourscore and three years old, when they spoke to Pharaoh. Nave's Topical Index Numbers 33:38,39 Library Aaron, his Office no Palliation of his Sin, 61. Let Pious Parents, who have Lost Hopeful Children in a Maturer Age ... Christ Our High Priest. Come, Let us Hear How they Contend for victory: the Guilty Ones ... In Death and after Death The Death of Abraham Under the Three Pastors, --There were Manifold Shepherds Psalm XXXIV. Last Journey and Death, 1858 --Concluding Remarks. Hymns and Spiritual Songs Resources What should we learn from the golden calf incident in Exodus 32? | GotQuestions.orgWho was Miriam in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org How were Pharaoh's magicians able to perform miracles? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Aaron with Hur Supports the Hands of Moses During Battle Aaron: Commissioned As a Deliverer of Israel Aaron: Consecration of, to the Priesthood Aaron: Descendants of, Ordained Priests Forever Aaron: Enters Upon the Priestly office Aaron: Forbidden to Mourn the Death of his Son, Nadab and Abihu Aaron: His Benedictions Upon the People Aaron: His Presumption, when the Rock is Smitten Aaron: Judges Israel in the Absence of Moses Aaron: Meets Moses in the Wilderness and is Made Spokesman for Moses Aaron: Murmured Against, by the People Aaron: Not Permitted to Enter Canaan Aaron: Places Pot of Manna in the Ark Aaron: Stays the Plague by Priestly Intercession Aaron: Summoned to Sinai With Nadab, Abihu, and Seventy Elders Related Terms Meal-offering (120 Occurrences) Meat-offering (111 Occurrences) |
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