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In the biblical narrative, the death of Aaron, the brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel, is a significant event that is recorded in the Book of Numbers. According to Numbers 33:38-39 , "At the LORD’s command, Aaron the priest went up Mount Hor, where he died on the first day of the fifth month in the fortieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt. Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor."

The "first day of the fifth month" is the only specific mention of a month in relation to Aaron's death. This date is significant in the Israelite calendar, which is a lunar calendar. The fifth month is known as Av in the Hebrew calendar, and it typically falls around July or August in the Gregorian calendar.

Aaron's death marked the end of an era for the Israelites. As the first high priest, Aaron played a crucial role in establishing the priestly functions and rituals that would define Israelite worship. His passing signified a transition in leadership as the Israelites continued their journey toward the Promised Land.

The location of Aaron's death, Mount Hor, is also of importance. It is situated near the border of Edom, and it was here that Aaron was gathered to his people, a phrase often used in the Old Testament to denote death and joining one's ancestors. The event underscores the themes of obedience and divine command, as Aaron's ascent to Mount Hor and subsequent death were at the LORD's directive.

Aaron's death on the first day of the fifth month serves as a reminder of the faithfulness required of God's chosen leaders and the inevitable transition of leadership within the community of God's people. It also highlights the continuity of God's plan for Israel, as leadership passed from Aaron to his son Eleazar, ensuring the priestly line and duties continued unbroken.

In summary, the mention of the month in which Aaron died is not merely a chronological detail but a marker of a pivotal moment in Israel's history, reflecting themes of leadership, obedience, and divine providence.

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Numbers 33:38
And Aaron the priest went up into mount Hor at the commandment of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the first day of the fifth month.
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