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This happened in midsummer, on the first day of the fifth month of the fortieth year after Israel’s departure from Egypt. <a href="/esv/numbers/33.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Aaron the priest went up Mount Hor at the command of the LORD and died there, in the fortieth year after the people of Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, on the first day of the fifth month. <a href="/bsb/numbers/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> At the LORD’s command, Aaron the priest climbed Mount Hor and died there on the first day of the fifth month, in the fortieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt. <a href="/kjv/numbers/33.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/numbers/33.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Aaron the priest went up to Mount Hor at the command of the LORD, and died there in the fortieth year after the children of Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, on the first day of the fifth month. <a href="/nasb_/numbers/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Aaron the priest went up to Mount Hor at the command of the LORD, and died there in the fortieth year after the sons of Israel had come from the land of Egypt, on the first day in the fifth month. <a href="/nasb/numbers/33.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Aaron the priest went up to Mount Hor at the command of the LORD, and died there in the fortieth year after the sons of Israel had come from the land of Egypt, on the first day in the fifth month. <a href="/nasb77/numbers/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Aaron the priest went up to Mount Hor at the command of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the sons of Israel had come from the land of Egypt on the first day in the fifth month. <a href="/lsb/numbers/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Aaron the priest went up to Mount Hor at the command of Yahweh, and he died there in the fortieth year after the sons of Israel had come from the land of Egypt, on the first day in the fifth month. <a href="/amp/numbers/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Aaron the priest went up on Mount Hor at the command of the LORD, and died there in the fortieth year after the Israelites came out of the land of Egypt, on the first day of the fifth month. <a href="/csb/numbers/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> At the LORD’s command, the priest Aaron climbed Mount Hor and died there on the first day of the fifth month in the fortieth year after the Israelites went out of the land of Egypt. <a href="/hcsb/numbers/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> At the LORD&#8217s command, Aaron the priest climbed Mount Hor and died there on the first day of the fifth month in the fortieth year after the Israelites went out of the land of Egypt. <a href="/asv/numbers/33.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Aaron the priest went up into mount Hor at the commandment of Jehovah, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fifth month, on the first day of the month. <a href="/cev/numbers/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> That's where the LORD commanded Aaron the priest to go to the top of the mountain. Aaron died there on the first day of the fifth month, 40 years after the Israelites left Egypt. <a href="/erv/numbers/33.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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 fifth month, on the first day of the month. <a href="/gwt/numbers/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> At the LORD's command the priest Aaron went up on Mount Hor. He died there on the first day of the fifth month in the fortieth year after the Israelites had left Egypt. <a href="/isv/numbers/33.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Aaron the priest ascended Mount Hor in obedience to the LORD's command and died there, in the fortieth year after the Israelis had come out of the land of Egypt, on the first day of the fifth month. <a href="/msb/numbers/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> At the LORD?s command, Aaron the priest climbed Mount Hor and died there on the first day of the fifth month, in the fortieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt. <a href="/net/numbers/33.htm">NET Bible</a> Aaron the priest ascended Mount Hor at the command of the LORD, and he died there in the fortieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt on the first day of the fifth month. <a href="/nheb/numbers/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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 had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fifth month, on the first day of the month. <a href="/wbt/numbers/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Aaron the priest ascended mount Hor at the commandment of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel departed from the land of Egypt, in the first day of the fifth month. <a href="/web/numbers/33.htm">World English Bible</a> Aaron the priest went up into Mount Hor at the commandment of Yahweh and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fifth month, on the first day of the month. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Aaron the priest goes up to Mount Hor by the command of YHWH, and dies there in the fortieth year of the going out of the sons of Israel from the land of Egypt, in the fifth month, on the first of the month; <a href="/ylt/numbers/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Aaron the priest goeth up unto mount Hor, by the command of Jehovah, and dieth there, in the fortieth year of the going out of the sons of Israel from the land of Egypt, in the fifth month, on the first of the month; <a href="/slt/numbers/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Aaron the priest will go up to mount Hor by the mouth of Jehovah, and will die there in the fortieth year to the coming out of the sons of Israel from the land of Egypt, in the fifth month, in one to the month.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Aaron the priest went up into mount Hor at the commandment of the Lord: and there he died in the fortieth year of the coming forth of the children of Israel out of Egypt, W the fifth month, the first day of the month, <a href="/cpdv/numbers/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Aaron the priest ascended onto mount Hor, by the order of the Lord. And there he died, in the fortieth year of the departure of the sons of Israel from Egypt, in the fifth month, on the first day of the month, <a href="/nabre/numbers/33.htm">New American Bible</a> Aaron the priest ascended Mount Hor at the LORD’s direction, and there he died in the fortieth year after the departure of the Israelites from the land of Egypt, on the first day of the fifth month. <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Aaron the priest went up Mount Hor at the command of the LORD and died there in the fortieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, on the first day of the fifth month.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Aaron the priest went up on 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, on the first day of the first month. <a href="/hpbt/numbers/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Ahron the Priest came up to Hur Mountain by the word of the mouth of LORD JEHOVAH and he died there in the fortieth year that the children of Israel had gone from the land of Egypt, in the first month in the first of the month.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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 fifth month, on the first day of the month. <a href="/sep/numbers/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Aaron the priest went up by the command of the Lord, and died there in the fortieth year of the departure of the children of Israel from the land of Egypt, in the fifth month, on the first day of the month. <a href="/parallel/numbers/33-38.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=10381" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/numbers/33.htm">The Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites</a> …37They set out from Kadesh and camped at Mount Hor, on the outskirts of the land of Edom. 38<a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">At</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî (N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">command,</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/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">the priest</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: way·ya·‘al (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">climbed</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> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·yā·māṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">and died</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">there</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: bə·’e·ḥāḏ (Prep-b:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">on the first</a> <a href="/hebrew/2320.htm" title="2320: la·ḥō·ḏeš (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- New moon, a month. From chadash; the new moon; by implication, a month."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2549.htm" title="2549: ha·ḥă·mî·šî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Fifth. Or chamishshiy; ord. From chamesh; fifth; also a fifth.">day of the fifth</a> <a href="/hebrew/2320.htm" title="2320: ba·ḥō·ḏeš (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- New moon, a month. From chadash; the new moon; by implication, a month.">month,</a> <a href="/hebrew/705.htm" title="705: hā·’ar·bā·‘îm (Art:: Number-cp) -- Forty. Multiple of arba'; forty.">in the fortieth</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: biš·naṯ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">year</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">after the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: lə·ṣêṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">had come out</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: mê·’e·reṣ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·ra·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt.</a> 39Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-6.htm">Deuteronomy 10:6</a> The Israelites traveled from Beeroth Bene-jaakan to Moserah, where Aaron died and was buried, and Eleazar his son succeeded him as priest. <a href="/exodus/6-20.htm">Exodus 6:20</a> And Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years. <a href="/leviticus/16-32.htm">Leviticus 16:32-34</a> 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 / and make atonement for the Most Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, and for the priests and all the people of the assembly. / This is to be a permanent statute for you, to make atonement once a year for the Israelites because of all their sins.” And all this was done as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">Hebrews 7:23-28</a> 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. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. ... <a href="/psalms/90-3.htm">Psalm 90:3-6</a> You return man to dust, saying, “Return, O sons of mortals.” / For in Your sight a thousand years are but a day that passes, or a watch of the night. / You sweep them away in their sleep; they are like the new grass of the morning— ... <a href="/1_chronicles/6-3.htm">1 Chronicles 6:3</a> The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. <a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1</a> “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. <a href="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Hebrews 9:6-10</a> 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. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ... <a href="/numbers/20-22.htm">Numbers 20:22-29</a> After they had set out from Kadesh, the whole congregation of Israel came to Mount Hor. / And at Mount Hor, near the border of the land of Edom, the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, / “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. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/34-5.htm">Deuteronomy 34:5-7</a> So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, as the LORD had said. / And He buried him in a valley in the land of Moab facing Beth-peor, and no one to this day knows the location of his grave. / Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak, and his vitality had not diminished. <a href="/hebrews/3-1.htm">Hebrews 3:1-6</a> Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. / He was faithful to the One who appointed Him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house. / For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. ... <a href="/numbers/17-1.htm">Numbers 17:1-13</a> And the LORD said to Moses, / “Speak to the Israelites and take from them twelve staffs, one from the leader of each tribe. Write each man’s name on his staff, / and write Aaron’s name on the staff of Levi, because there must be one staff for the head of each tribe. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/15-54.htm">1 Corinthians 15:54-57</a> When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” / “Where, O Death, is your victory? Where, O Death, is your sting?” / The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. ... <a href="/exodus/29-29.htm">Exodus 29:29-30</a> 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. <a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Hebrews 5:1-4</a> 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. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.<a href="/numbers/20-24.htm">Numbers 20:24-28</a> Aaron shall be gathered unto his people: for he shall not enter into the land which I have given unto the children of Israel, because ye rebelled against my word at the water of Meribah… <a href="/deuteronomy/10-6.htm">Deuteronomy 10:6</a> And the children of Israel took their journey from Beeroth of the children of Jaakan to Mosera: there Aaron died, and there he was buried; and Eleazar his son ministered in the priest's office in his stead.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-50.htm">Deuteronomy 32:50</a> And die in the mount whither thou goest up, and be gathered unto thy people; as Aaron thy brother died in mount Hor, and was gathered unto his people:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/33-1.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/numbers/20-27.htm">Ascended</a> <a href="/numbers/33-5.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/33-2.htm">Command</a> <a href="/numbers/33-2.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/numbers/33-35.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/numbers/27-3.htm">Died</a> <a href="/numbers/33-1.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/numbers/33-37.htm">Hor</a> <a href="/numbers/33-5.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/33-3.htm">Month</a> <a href="/numbers/33-37.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/numbers/32-28.htm">Priest</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/9-20.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-24.htm">Ascended</a> <a href="/numbers/33-40.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/36-5.htm">Command</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-3.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/numbers/33-41.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/numbers/33-39.htm">Died</a> <a href="/numbers/34-5.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/numbers/33-39.htm">Hor</a> <a href="/numbers/33-40.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-3.htm">Month</a> <a href="/numbers/33-39.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/numbers/34-17.htm">Priest</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 33</div>1. <a href="/numbers/33-1.htm">The forty-two journeys of the Israelites</a> 50. <a href="/numbers/33-50.htm">The Canaanites are to be destroyed</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/33.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/33.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>At the LORD’s command This phrase emphasizes the divine authority and sovereignty of God over the events in the lives of the Israelites. It reflects the biblical theme of obedience to God's will, as seen throughout the Pentateuch. The command of the LORD is a recurring motif, highlighting the importance of following divine instructions, as seen in the lives of patriarchs like Abraham (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1</a>) and Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-10.htm">Exodus 3:10</a>).Aaron the priest Aaron, the brother of Moses, served as the first high priest of Israel. His role was crucial in establishing the priestly system and sacrificial rituals outlined in Leviticus. Aaron's priesthood is a type of Christ, who is our ultimate High Priest (<a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>). Aaron's life and ministry underscore the necessity of mediation between God and humanity, a role fulfilled perfectly by Jesus.climbed Mount Hor Mount Hor is traditionally identified with a mountain in the region of Edom, near the border of modern-day Jordan. This location is significant as it marks the transition of leadership from Aaron to his son Eleazar, symbolizing continuity in the priestly line. The ascent of Mount Hor can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual journey and the ultimate ascent to God.and died there Aaron's death marks the end of an era for the Israelites. It serves as a reminder of the mortality of even the most significant leaders and the continuation of God's plan beyond individual lives. This event is a precursor to the death of Moses, highlighting the theme of transition and preparation for entering the Promised Land.on the first day of the fifth month The specific dating of Aaron's death provides a historical anchor within the narrative. The Hebrew calendar's fifth month, Av, corresponds to July-August in the Gregorian calendar. This precise timing underscores the historical reliability of the biblical account and the importance of remembering significant events in Israel's history.in the fortieth year The fortieth year signifies the completion of the Israelites' wilderness wanderings, a period of testing and purification. The number forty is symbolic in Scripture, often associated with trials and preparation (e.g., Moses' forty days on Mount Sinai, Jesus' forty days in the wilderness). This marks a pivotal moment as the Israelites prepare to enter the Promised Land.after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt This phrase recalls the Exodus, the foundational event of Israel's identity as God's chosen people. The deliverance from Egypt is a central theme in the Old Testament, symbolizing salvation and redemption. It prefigures the ultimate deliverance through Christ, who leads believers out of bondage to sin and into the freedom of the new covenant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a> The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. His role was crucial in leading the Israelites in worship and maintaining the priestly duties. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mount_hor.htm">Mount Hor</a> A significant location where Aaron died. It symbolizes a place of transition and fulfillment of God's word regarding Aaron's death. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites'_journey.htm">The Israelites' Journey</a> This event occurs in the fortieth year of their wilderness journey, marking a significant moment in their transition from the wilderness to the Promised Land. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord's_command.htm">The LORD’s Command</a> This highlights the divine authority and timing in the events of Israel's journey, including the death of Aaron. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_fortieth_year.htm">The Fortieth Year</a> This marks the completion of a generation's journey, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promises and the consequences of disobedience.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_timing.htm">Obedience to God's Timing</a> Aaron's death at God's command reminds us of the importance of submitting to God's timing in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> Aaron's life and death highlight the responsibilities and accountability of spiritual leaders. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> The fortieth year marks the end of a generation that faced consequences for their disobedience, urging us to live faithfully. <a href="/topical/t/transition_and_fulfillment.htm">Transition and Fulfillment</a> Mount Hor represents a place of transition, encouraging us to trust God during times of change. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a> Aaron's legacy as a high priest challenges us to consider the spiritual legacy we are leaving behind.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 33</a> <a href="/q/why_is_mount_hor_a_boundary_in_num._34.htm">Why does Numbers 34 mention Mount Hor (v. 7-8) as a boundary marker when some scholars debate its actual location?</a> <a href="/q/aaron's_123-year_lifespan__scientific_view.htm">Numbers 33:38-39: How does Aaron's death on Mount Hor at 123 years old align with scientific understanding of human lifespans, and why is there no external evidence to confirm his death place?</a> <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 href="/q/who_was_herod_the_great.htm">Who was Ithamar in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 38. - In the fortieth year... in the first day of the fifth month. This is the only place where the date of Aaron's death is given. It is in strict accordance with the Divine intimation that Israel was to wander forty years in the wilderness (<a href="/numbers/14-33.htm">Numbers 14:33, 34</a>), that period being understood, according to the usual mercy of God, which shortens the days of evil, to include the time already spent in the wilderness. <a href="/commentaries/numbers/33-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>At עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the LORD’s יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel command, פִּ֥י (pî) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to Aaron אַהֲרֹ֨ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses the priest הַכֹּהֵ֜ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest climbed וַיַּעַל֩ (way·ya·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively Mount הָהָ֛ר (hā·hār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country Hor הֹ֥ר (hōr) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2023.htm">Strong's 2023: </a> Hor -- two mountains in Palestine and died וַיָּ֣מָת (way·yā·māṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill there שָׁ֑ם (šām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither on the first בְּאֶחָ֥ד (bə·’e·ḥāḏ) Preposition-b | Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first [day] of the fifth הַחֲמִישִׁ֖י (ha·ḥă·mî·šî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2549.htm">Strong's 2549: </a> Fifth, a fifth month, בַּחֹ֥דֶשׁ (ba·ḥō·ḏeš) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2320.htm">Strong's 2320: </a> The new moon, a month in the fortieth הָֽאַרְבָּעִ֗ים (hā·’ar·bā·‘îm) Article | Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_705.htm">Strong's 705: </a> Forty year בִּשְׁנַ֣ת (biš·naṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year after the Israelites בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son came out לְצֵ֤את (lə·ṣêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim of the land מֵאֶ֣רֶץ (mê·’e·reṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of Egypt. מִצְרַ֔יִם (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/33-38.htm">Numbers 33:38 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/33-38.htm">Numbers 33:38 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/33-38.htm">Numbers 33:38 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/33-38.htm">Numbers 33:38 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/33-38.htm">Numbers 33:38 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/33-38.htm">Numbers 33:38 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/33-38.htm">Numbers 33:38 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/33-38.htm">Numbers 33:38 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/33-38.htm">Numbers 33:38 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/33-38.htm">Numbers 33:38 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/33-38.htm">OT Law: Numbers 33:38 Aaron the priest went up into Mount (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/33-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 33:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 33:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/33-39.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 33:39"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 33:39" /></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>