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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/20.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/20.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Get Aaron and his son Eleazar and take them up Mount Hor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Now take Aaron and his son Eleazar up Mount Hor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Take Aaron and Eleazar his son and bring them up to Mount Hor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Take Aaron and his son Eleazar and bring them up Mount Hor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up unto mount Hor:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up to Mount Hor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Take Aaron and his son Eleazar, and bring them up to Mount Hor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Take Aaron and his son Eleazar and bring them up to Mount Hor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Take Aaron and his son Eleazar, and bring them up to Mount Hor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Take Aaron and his son Eleazar and bring them up to Mount Hor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Take Aaron and Eleazar his son and bring them up to Mount Hor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Take Aaron and his son Eleazar and bring them up Mount Hor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Take Aaron and his son Eleazar and bring them up Mount Hor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up unto mount Hor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Moses, go with Aaron and his son Eleazar to the top of the mountain. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up unto mount Hor:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Bring Aaron and his son Eleazar up on Mount Hor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Take Aaron and his son Eleazar up Mount Hor, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So take Aaron and his son Eleazar and ascend Mount Hor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Take Aaron and his son Eleazar and bring them up Mount Hor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up on Mount Hor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up to Mount Hor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up to mount Hor:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up to Mount Hor; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Take Aaron and his son Eleazar, and cause them to go up Mount Hor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and cause them to go up mount Hor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up to mount Hor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Take Aaron and his son with him, and bring them up into mount Hor: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Take Aaron, and his son with him, and lead them on to mount Hor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Take Aaron and Eleazar his son and bring them up on Mount Hor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Take Aaron and his son Eleazar, and bring them up Mount Hor;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up to mount Hor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Take Ahron and Eliazar his son and bring them up to Hor Mountain.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up unto mount Hor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Take Aaron, and Eleazar his son, and bring them up to the mount Or before all the congregation;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/20-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=6455" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/20.htm">The Death of Aaron</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>“Aaron will be gathered to his people; he will not enter the land that I have given the Israelites, because both of you rebelled against My command at the waters of Meribah. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: qaḥ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">Take</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/175.htm" title="175: ’a·hă·rōn (N-proper-ms) -- An elder brother of Moses. Of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses.">Aaron</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his son</a> <a href="/hebrew/499.htm" title="499: ’el·‘ā·zār (N-proper-ms) -- God has helped, six Isr. From 'el and azar; God helper; Elazar, the name of seven Israelites.">Eleazar</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: wə·ha·‘al (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">and bring them up</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: hā·hār (Art:: N-ms) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">Mount</a> <a href="/hebrew/2023.htm" title="2023: hōr (N-proper-fs) -- Two mountains in Pal. Another form of har; mountain; Hor, the name of a peak in Idumaea and of one in Syria.">Hor.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>Remove Aaron’s priestly garments and put them on his son Eleazar. Aaron will be gathered to his people and will die there.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1</a></span><br />“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/29-29.htm">Exodus 29:29-30</a></span><br />The holy garments that belong to Aaron will belong to his sons after him, so they can be anointed and ordained in them. / The son who succeeds him as priest and enters the Tent of Meeting to minister in the Holy Place must wear them for seven days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-2.htm">Leviticus 8:2</a></span><br />“Take Aaron and his sons, their garments, the anointing oil, the bull of the sin offering, the two rams, and the basket of unleavened bread,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/16-32.htm">Leviticus 16:32</a></span><br />The priest who is anointed and ordained to succeed his father as high priest shall make atonement. He will put on the sacred linen garments<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-6.htm">Deuteronomy 10:6</a></span><br />The Israelites traveled from Beeroth Bene-jaakan to Moserah, where Aaron died and was buried, and Eleazar his son succeeded him as priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/99-6.htm">Psalm 99:6</a></span><br />Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Hebrews 5:1-4</a></span><br />Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-12</a></span><br />Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">Hebrews 7:23-24</a></span><br />Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. / But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Hebrews 9:6-7</a></span><br />When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">Hebrews 9:11-12</a></span><br />But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-24.htm">Hebrews 9:24-25</a></span><br />For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. / Nor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Hebrews 10:19-22</a></span><br />Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, / and since we have a great priest over the house of God, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6</a></span><br />who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up to mount Hor:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/33-38.htm">Numbers 33:38,39</a></b></br> 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 <i>day</i> of the fifth month… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/20-23.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/numbers/16-11.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/numbers/19-4.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/numbers/19-4.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/numbers/20-23.htm">Hor</a> <a href="/numbers/20-23.htm">Mount</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/20-26.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/numbers/21-6.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/numbers/20-26.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/numbers/20-26.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/numbers/20-27.htm">Hor</a> <a href="/numbers/20-27.htm">Mount</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/20-1.htm">The children of Israel come to Zin, where Miriam dies.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/20-2.htm">They murmur for want of water</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/20-7.htm">Moses smiting the rock, brings forth water at Meribah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Moses at Kadesh desires passage through Edom, which is denied him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/20-22.htm">At Mount Hor Aaron resigns his place to Eleazar, and dies</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Take Aaron and his son Eleazar</b><br>This phrase marks a significant transition in the priesthood of Israel. Aaron, the first high priest, is about to pass his duties to his son Eleazar. This transfer of priestly authority is crucial for maintaining the continuity of worship and religious leadership among the Israelites. Aaron's role as high priest is foundational, as he was appointed by God to serve as a mediator between God and the people (<a href="/exodus/28.htm">Exodus 28:1</a>). Eleazar's succession signifies the importance of lineage and the hereditary nature of the priesthood, which is a theme seen throughout the Old Testament. This transition also prefigures the eternal priesthood of Jesus Christ, who is described as a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek (<a href="/hebrews/7-17.htm">Hebrews 7:17</a>).<p><b>and bring them up Mount Hor</b><br>Mount Hor is a significant geographical location in the biblical narrative. It is situated on the border of Edom, and its exact location is debated, though it is traditionally identified with Jebel Harun near Petra in modern-day Jordan. The ascent of Mount Hor symbolizes a journey of obedience and transition. It is on this mountain that Aaron will die, marking the end of an era for the Israelites. The mountain setting is often used in the Bible as a place of divine encounter and revelation, such as Mount Sinai for the giving of the Law (Exodus 19). The ascent also reflects the biblical theme of going up to meet God, as mountains are frequently depicted as places where heaven and earth meet. This event foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice and ascension of Jesus Christ, who, like Aaron, serves as a mediator between God and humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a></b><br>The first high priest of Israel, brother of Moses, and a key figure in the Exodus account. His role as high priest is significant in the religious life of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eleazar.htm">Eleazar</a></b><br>Aaron's son, who succeeds him as high priest. His name means "God has helped," and he plays a crucial role in the transition of priestly duties.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_hor.htm">Mount Hor</a></b><br>A mountain on the border of Edom, significant as the place where Aaron dies and Eleazar is appointed as the new high priest.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who is instructed by God to take Aaron and Eleazar up Mount Hor for the transition of the priesthood.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_transition_of_priesthood.htm">The Transition of Priesthood</a></b><br>This event marks the passing of the high priestly role from Aaron to Eleazar, symbolizing continuity and faithfulness in God's covenant with Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Moses' obedience in taking Aaron and Eleazar up Mount Hor demonstrates the importance of following God's instructions precisely. This obedience is crucial for maintaining the order and sanctity of God's covenant.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_transition.htm">The Role of Leadership Transition</a></b><br>The transition from Aaron to Eleazar underscores the necessity of preparing the next generation for leadership roles. It is a reminder to invest in and mentor future leaders within the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_god's_promises.htm">Faithfulness in God's Promises</a></b><br>The continuity of the priesthood from Aaron to Eleazar reflects God's faithfulness in upholding His promises. Believers can trust in God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_sacred_spaces.htm">The Significance of Sacred Spaces</a></b><br>Mount Hor, as a place of significant spiritual events, reminds us of the importance of sacred spaces in our spiritual journey. These are places where we encounter God and experience pivotal moments of faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_legacy_of_faith.htm">The Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>Aaron's legacy is carried on through Eleazar, illustrating the impact of a life lived in service to God. Our actions and faith can leave a lasting legacy for future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_the_high_priest_in_the_bible.htm">Who was the high priest in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_eternal_priesthood_fit_lineage.htm">How does the notion of an eternal priesthood “without beginning of days or end of life” (Hebrews 7:3) align with other biblical texts that emphasize human lineage and mortality for priests?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_commend_phinehas_for_killing.htm">Numbers 25:6-8: Why does God commend Phinehas for killing an Israelite man and a Midianite woman, raising moral questions about vigilante violence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_aaron's_death_location_differ.htm">Why does Deuteronomy 10:6-7 place Aaron's death at Moserah when Numbers 20:27-28 records it occurred on Mount Hor?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Bring them up unto Mount Hor.</span> It can scarcely be doubted that the object of this command was to produce a deeper effect upon the people. The whole multitude would be able to see the high priest, whose form had been so familiar to them as long as they could remember anything, slowly ascending the bare sides of the mountain; and they knew that he went up to die. The whole multitude would be able to see another and a younger man descending by the same path in the same priestly robes, and they knew that Aaron was dead, and that Eleazar was high priest in his room. Death is often most striking when least expected, but there are occasions (and this was one) when it gains in effect by being invested in a certain simple ceremonial. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/20-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Take</span><br /><span class="heb">קַ֚ח</span> <span class="translit">(qaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Aaron</span><br /><span class="heb">אַהֲרֹ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(’a·hă·rōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his son</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eleazar</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְעָזָ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(’el·‘ā·zār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_499.htm">Strong's 499: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and bring them up</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַ֥עַל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ha·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mount</span><br /><span class="heb">הָהָֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·hār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mountain, hill, hill country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hor.</span><br /><span class="heb">הֹ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(hōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2023.htm">Strong's 2023: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hor -- two mountains in Palestine</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/20-25.htm">Numbers 20:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/20-25.htm">Numbers 20:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/20-25.htm">Numbers 20:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/20-25.htm">Numbers 20:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/20-25.htm">Numbers 20:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/20-25.htm">Numbers 20:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/20-25.htm">Numbers 20:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/20-25.htm">Numbers 20:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/20-25.htm">Numbers 20:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/20-25.htm">Numbers 20:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/20-25.htm">OT Law: Numbers 20:25 Take Aaron and Eleazar his son (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/20-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 20:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 20:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/20-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 20:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 20:26" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>