Topical Encyclopedia Aaron, the brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel, is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible. His marriage is briefly mentioned in the Scriptures, providing insight into his family life and lineage.Aaron married Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, from the tribe of Judah. This union is noted in Exodus 6:23: "Aaron married Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar" . Elisheba's lineage is significant as it connects Aaron to the tribe of Judah, which is the tribe of kings, including King David and, according to Christian tradition, Jesus Christ. The marriage of Aaron and Elisheba produced four sons: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. These sons played crucial roles in the priestly functions of Israel. Nadab and Abihu, the eldest sons, are known for their tragic deaths after offering unauthorized fire before the Lord, as recorded in Leviticus 10:1-2. Eleazar and Ithamar continued in the priestly line, with Eleazar succeeding Aaron as high priest. Aaron's marriage to Elisheba and their offspring are integral to the establishment of the Levitical priesthood. The priestly duties and responsibilities were passed down through Aaron's descendants, particularly through Eleazar and Ithamar, as noted in various passages throughout the Pentateuch. The marriage of Aaron also highlights the intertribal connections within the Israelite community, as his union with a woman from the tribe of Judah signifies a bond between the priestly tribe of Levi and the royal tribe of Judah. This connection underscores the unity and cooperation among the tribes of Israel in fulfilling their covenantal roles and responsibilities. Nave's Topical Index Exodus 6:23And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife; and she bore him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Nave's Topical Index Library On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xxii. 2, Etc. , About the ... Aaron, his Office no Palliation of his Sin, 61. Fragment xxxii. Josephus Says, that when Moses had Been Brought up ... But Besides Other Things the Action of Miriam the Prophetess Also ... Leviticus Hymns on the Nativity. Hymn i. This is the Day that Gladdened Them ... The Antiquities of the Jews Epistle Lxiii. Limenius, Bishop of Vercell??, Having Died, the See ... (On the Mysteries. Iv. ) The Gospel Feast 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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