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And Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain, <a href="/nlt/numbers/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> At the summit, Moses removed the priestly garments from Aaron and put them on Eleazar, Aaron’s son. Then Aaron died there on top of the mountain, and Moses and Eleazar went back down. <a href="/esv/numbers/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments and put them on Eleazar his son. And Aaron died there on the top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. <a href="/bsb/numbers/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After Moses had removed Aaron’s garments and put them on his son Eleazar, Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. <a href="/kjv/numbers/20.htm">King James Bible</a> And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son; and Aaron died there in the top of the mount: and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mount. <a href="/nkjv/numbers/20.htm">New King James Version</a> Moses stripped Aaron of his garments and put them on Eleazar his son; and Aaron died there on the top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. <a href="/nasb_/numbers/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And after Moses stripped Aaron of his garments and put them on his son Eleazar, Aaron died there on the mountain top. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. <a href="/nasb/numbers/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> After Moses had stripped Aaron of his garments and put them on his son Eleazar, Aaron died there on the mountain top. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. <a href="/nasb77/numbers/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And after Moses had stripped Aaron of his garments and put them on his son Eleazar, Aaron died there on the mountain top. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. <a href="/lsb/numbers/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments and put them on his son Eleazar, and Aaron died there on the mountain top. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. <a href="/amp/numbers/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> After Moses stripped Aaron of his [priestly] garments and put them on Eleazar his son, Aaron died there on the mountain top. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. <a href="/csb/numbers/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After Moses removed Aaron’s garments and put them on his son Eleazar, Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. <a href="/hcsb/numbers/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After Moses removed Aaron&#8217s garments and put them on his son Eleazar, Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. <a href="/asv/numbers/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son; and Aaron died there on the top of the mount: and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mount. <a href="/cev/numbers/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Moses then took the priestly robe from Aaron and placed it on Eleazar. Aaron died there. When Moses and Eleazar came down, <a href="/erv/numbers/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son; and Aaron died there in the top of the mount: and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mount. <a href="/gwt/numbers/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Moses took off Aaron's priestly clothes and put them on his son Eleazar. Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. <a href="/gnt/numbers/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> and Moses removed Aaron's priestly robes and put them on Eleazar. There on the top of the mountain Aaron died, and Moses and Eleazar came back down. <a href="/isv/numbers/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> As Moses was stripping Aaron's garments from him and clothing Aaron's son Eleazar with them, Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Afterwards, Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. <a href="/msb/numbers/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After Moses had removed Aaron?s garments and put them on his son Eleazar, Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. <a href="/net/numbers/20.htm">NET Bible</a> And Moses removed Aaron's garments and put them on his son Eleazar. So Aaron died there on the top of the mountain. And Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. <a href="/nheb/numbers/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them on Eleazar his son; and Aaron died there on the top of the mountain: and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. <a href="/wbt/numbers/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son; and Aaron died there on the top of the mount: and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mount. <a href="/web/numbers/20.htm">World English Bible</a> Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them on Eleazar his son. Aaron died there on the top of the mountain, and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Moses strips Aaron of his garments, and clothes his son Eleazar with them, and Aaron dies there on the top of the mountain; and Moses comes down—Eleazar also—from the mountain, <a href="/ylt/numbers/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Moses strippeth Aaron of his garments, and clotheth with them Eleazar his son, and Aaron dieth there on the top of the mount; and Moses cometh down -- Eleazar also -- from the mount, <a href="/slt/numbers/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Moses will strip Aaron of his garments, and will put them upon Eleazar his son: and Aaron will die there in the head of the mountain: and Moses will come down, and Eleazar, from the mountain.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when he had stripped Aaron of his vestments, he vested Eleazar his son with them. <a href="/cpdv/numbers/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when he had despoiled Aaron of his vestments, he clothed his son Eleazar with them. <V 20:29>And when Aaron had died at the top of the mountain, Moses came down with Eleazar. <a href="/nabre/numbers/20.htm">New American Bible</a> Moses stripped Aaron of his garments and put them on Eleazar his son. Then Aaron died there on top of the mountain. When Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain, <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Moses stripped Aaron of his vestments, and put them on his son Eleazar; and Aaron died there on the top of the mountain. Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son; and Aaron died there on mount Hot; and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. <a href="/hpbt/numbers/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Moshe stripped Ahron of his garments and he put them on Eliazer his son; and Ahron died there on Hor Mountain and Moshe and Eliazar came down from the mountain.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son; and Aaron died there in the top of the mount; and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mount. <a href="/sep/numbers/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he took Aaron's garments off him, and put them on Eleazar his son, and Aaron died on the top of the mountain; and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. <a href="/parallel/numbers/20-28.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=6477" 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/20.htm">The Death of Aaron</a> …27So Moses did as the LORD had commanded, and they climbed Mount Hor in the sight of the whole congregation. 28<a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">After Moses</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/6584.htm" title="6584: way·yap̄·šêṭ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To strip off, make a dash, raid. A primitive root; to spread out; by analogy, to strip.">had removed</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’s</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/899.htm" title="899: bə·ḡā·ḏāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage. From bagad; a covering, i.e. Clothing; also treachery or pillage.">garments</a> <a href="/hebrew/3847.htm" title="3847: way·yal·bêš (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- Or labesh; a primitive root; properly, wrap around, i.e. to put on a garment or clothe, literally or figuratively.">and put them on</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’ō·ṯām (Prep:: 3mp) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></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/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">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/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/4191.htm" title="4191: way·yā·māṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">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/7218.htm" title="7218: bə·rōš (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">on top</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.">of the mountain.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Then Moses</a> <a href="/hebrew/499.htm" title="499: wə·’el·‘ā·zār (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- God has helped, six Isr. From 'el and azar; God helper; Elazar, the name of seven Israelites.">and Eleazar</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: way·yê·reḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">came down</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</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.">the mountain.</a> 29When the whole congregation saw that Aaron had died, the entire house of Israel mourned for him thirty days.…<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="/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="/leviticus/8-1.htm">Leviticus 8:1-9</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, / “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, / and assemble the whole congregation at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.” ... <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="/hebrews/7-23.htm">Hebrews 7:23-24</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. <a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1-3</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. / Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor. / You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest. <a href="/numbers/3-3.htm">Numbers 3:3-4</a> These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests. / Nadab and Abihu, however, died in the presence of the LORD when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD in the Wilderness of Sinai. And since they had no sons, only Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests during the lifetime of their father Aaron. <a href="/numbers/33-38.htm">Numbers 33:38-39</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. / Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor. <a href="/deuteronomy/34-5.htm">Deuteronomy 34:5-6</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. <a href="/psalms/99-6.htm">Psalm 99:6</a> Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered. <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. ... <a href="/exodus/40-12.htm">Exodus 40:12-15</a> Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. / And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. / Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/6-49.htm">1 Chronicles 6:49-53</a> But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded. / These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, / Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, ... <a href="/1_kings/2-27.htm">1 Kings 2:27</a> So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli. <a href="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Hebrews 9:6-7</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. <a href="/1_samuel/2-28.htm">1 Samuel 2:28</a> And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them on Eleazar his son; and Aaron died there in the top of the mount: and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mount.Moses<a href="/numbers/20-26.htm">Numbers 20:26</a> And strip Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son: and Aaron shall be gathered unto his people, and shall die there.<a href="/numbers/33-38.htm">Numbers 33:38</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="/exodus/29-29.htm">Exodus 29:29,30</a> And the holy garments of Aaron shall be his sons' after him, to be anointed therein, and to be consecrated in them… put them<a href="/numbers/27-16.htm">Numbers 27:16-23</a> Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation, … <a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7,8</a> And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it… <a href="/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9</a> And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.died there<a href="/numbers/33-38.htm">Numbers 33:38,39</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="/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/32-49.htm">Deuteronomy 32:49,50</a> Get thee up into this mountain Abarim, unto mount Nebo, which is in the land of Moab, that is over against Jericho; and behold the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel for a possession: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/20-26.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/numbers/20-26.htm">Aaron's</a> <a href="/matthew/6-30.htm">Clotheth</a> <a href="/numbers/20-3.htm">Died</a> <a href="/numbers/20-26.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/numbers/20-26.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/numbers/20-23.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/20-27.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/numbers/14-45.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/numbers/20-22.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/numbers/20-26.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-23.htm">Stripped</a> <a href="/hosea/7-1.htm">Strippeth</a> <a href="/numbers/14-44.htm">Top</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/20-29.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/numbers/26-60.htm">Aaron's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">Clotheth</a> <a href="/numbers/20-29.htm">Died</a> <a href="/numbers/25-7.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/numbers/25-7.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/numbers/21-5.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/21-4.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/numbers/23-22.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/numbers/21-11.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/judges/8-26.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">Stripped</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">Strippeth</a> <a href="/numbers/21-20.htm">Top</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 20</div>1. <a href="/numbers/20-1.htm">The children of Israel come to Zin, where Miriam dies.</a> 2. <a href="/numbers/20-2.htm">They murmur for want of water</a> 7. <a href="/numbers/20-7.htm">Moses smiting the rock, brings forth water at Meribah</a> 14. <a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Moses at Kadesh desires passage through Edom, which is denied him</a> 22. <a href="/numbers/20-22.htm">At Mount Hor Aaron resigns his place to Eleazar, and dies</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'; 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The garments of the high priest were symbolic of his office and duties (<a href="/exodus/28-2.htm">Exodus 28:2-4</a>). The removal of these garments indicates the end of Aaron's service and life. This act also underscores the importance of proper succession in leadership roles within the Israelite community, ensuring continuity in worship and adherence to God's commandments.and put them on his son Eleazar By placing the garments on Eleazar, Moses is publicly affirming Eleazar as the new high priest. This transfer of authority is crucial for maintaining the spiritual leadership of Israel. Eleazar's new role is a fulfillment of God's earlier instructions regarding the priesthood (<a href="/exodus/29-29.htm">Exodus 29:29-30</a>). This act also prefigures the New Testament concept of Jesus as our High Priest, who mediates between God and humanity (<a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>).Aaron died there on top of the mountain Aaron's death on Mount Hor marks the end of an era for Israel. As the first high priest, Aaron played a pivotal role in establishing the priestly system and leading the people in worship. His death on the mountain, away from the camp, signifies a peaceful transition and the completion of his earthly duties. This event also serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience, as Aaron was not permitted to enter the Promised Land due to earlier transgressions (<a href="/numbers/20-12.htm">Numbers 20:12</a>).Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain The descent of Moses and Eleazar from the mountain symbolizes the continuation of leadership and the ongoing journey of the Israelites. Moses, as the leader, and Eleazar, as the new high priest, together represent the unity of civil and religious authority. This moment foreshadows the eventual entry into the Promised Land, with Eleazar playing a key role in the distribution of the land (<a href="/joshua/14.htm">Joshua 14:1</a>). The descent also highlights the theme of transition and the faithfulness of God in providing leaders for His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. He is responsible for transferring the priestly garments from Aaron to Eleazar. 2. <a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a> The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. His death marks a significant transition in the priesthood. 3. <a href="/topical/e/eleazar.htm">Eleazar</a> The son of Aaron, who succeeds his father as high priest. This event signifies the continuation of the priestly line. 4. <a href="/topical/m/mount_hor.htm">Mount Hor</a> The location where Aaron dies and the priestly garments are transferred. It is a place of significant transition and change for the Israelites. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The people of God, witnessing the transition of priestly leadership, which underscores the continuity of God's covenant and promises.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_god-ordained_leadership_transitions.htm">The Importance of God-Ordained Leadership Transitions</a> Leadership transitions are part of God's plan and purpose. Just as Aaron's priesthood was passed to Eleazar, God ensures continuity in His work through appointed leaders. <a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_the_priesthood.htm">The Significance of the Priesthood</a> The priesthood is a vital aspect of Israel's relationship with God. The transfer of garments symbolizes the ongoing need for mediation between God and His people, ultimately fulfilled in Christ. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_the_face_of_change.htm">Faithfulness in the Face of Change</a> Change is inevitable, but God's promises remain steadfast. The Israelites had to trust in God's provision and plan as leadership changed. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_obedience_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Obedience in God's Plan</a> Moses' obedience in transferring the garments as instructed by God demonstrates the importance of following God's commands, even in difficult times. <a href="/topical/t/the_legacy_of_faith.htm">The Legacy of Faith</a> Aaron's legacy continued through Eleazar, reminding us of the impact of a faithful life and the importance of passing on faith to the next generation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 20</a> <a href="/q/who_was_eleazar_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Eleazar in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_aaron's_life.htm">What were the key events in Aaron's life?</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/why_is_moses_barred_for_striking_the_rock.htm">Numbers 27:12-14: Why is Moses barred from entering the Promised Land for striking the rock, which seems like a minor offense?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) And Aaron died there in the top of the mount.--The date of Aaron's death, as we learn from <a href="/numbers/33-38.htm" title="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.">Numbers 33:38</a>, was the first day of the fifth month, in the fortieth year after the exodus, and his age a hundred and twenty-three years (<a href="/numbers/33-39.htm" title="And Aaron was an hundred and twenty and three years old when he died in mount Hor.">Numbers 33:39</a>), which accords with the statement contained in <a href="/exodus/7-7.htm" title="And Moses was fourscore years old, and Aaron fourscore and three years old, when they spoke to Pharaoh.">Exodus 7:7</a>, that "Moses was fourscore years old, and Aaron fourscore and three years old, when they spake unto Pharaoh." The difference in the circumstances of the death of the two brothers is remarkable. Both Moses and Aaron were excluded from the land of promise by reason of transgression. Both died upon the top of a mountain. But whilst Moses died in solitary grandeur, and the place of his burial was unknown, Aaron ascended the mount "in the sight of all the people," and died in the presence of Moses and Eleazar. The death of Aaron was an indication of the imperfection of the Levitical priesthood. "They truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death; but this man because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood" (<a href="/context/hebrews/7-23.htm" title="And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:">Hebrews 7:23-24</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 28. - Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son. This was done in token that the office was transferred; it was done out of sight, and far above, in token that the priesthood was perpetual, although the priest was mortal. Aaron died there. In this case, as in that of Miriam (verse 1), and of Moses himself (<a href="/deuteronomy/34-5.htm">Deuteronomy 34:5</a>), no details are given. God drew as it were a veil over a departure hence which could but be very sad, because it was in a special sense the wages of sin. We may perhaps conclude that Aaron died alone, and was buried, as Moses was, by God; otherwise Moses and Eleazar would have been unclean under the law of <a href="/numbers/19-11.htm">Numbers 19:11</a> (cf. also <a href="/leviticus/21-11.htm">Leviticus 21:11</a>). <a href="/commentaries/numbers/20-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>After Moses מֹשֶׁ֨ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver had removed וַיַּפְשֵׁט֩ (way·yap̄·šêṭ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6584.htm">Strong's 6584: </a> To strip off, make a dash, raid Aaron’s אַהֲרֹ֜ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses garments בְּגָדָ֗יו (bə·ḡā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_899.htm">Strong's 899: </a> A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage and put them on וַיַּלְבֵּ֤שׁ (way·yal·bêš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3847.htm">Strong's 3847: </a> Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe his son בְּנ֔וֹ (bə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son Eleazar, אֶלְעָזָ֣ר (’el·‘ā·zār) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_499.htm">Strong's 499: </a> Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites Aaron אַהֲרֹ֛ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses died וַיָּ֧מָת (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 שָׁ֖ם (šām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither on top בְּרֹ֣אשׁ (bə·rōš) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head of the mountain. הָהָ֑ר (hā·hār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country Then Moses מֹשֶׁ֛ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver and Eleazar וְאֶלְעָזָ֖ר (wə·’el·‘ā·zār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_499.htm">Strong's 499: </a> Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites came down וַיֵּ֧רֶד (way·yê·reḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> To come or go down, descend from מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of the mountain. הָהָֽר׃ (hā·hār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/20-28.htm">Numbers 20:28 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/20-28.htm">Numbers 20:28 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/20-28.htm">Numbers 20:28 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/20-28.htm">Numbers 20:28 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/20-28.htm">Numbers 20:28 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/20-28.htm">Numbers 20:28 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/20-28.htm">Numbers 20:28 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/20-28.htm">Numbers 20:28 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/20-28.htm">Numbers 20:28 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/20-28.htm">Numbers 20:28 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/20-28.htm">OT Law: Numbers 20:28 Moses stripped Aaron of his garments (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/20-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 20:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 20:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/20-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 20:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 20:29" /></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>