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Numbers 20:26
And strip Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son: and Aaron shall be gatheredunto his people, and shall die there.

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

Exodus 29:29,30
And the holy garments of Aaron shall be his sons' after him, to be anointed therein, and to be consecrated in them…

put them

Numbers 27:16-23
Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation, …

Deuteronomy 31:7,8
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…

Deuteronomy 34:9
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

Numbers 33:38,39
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 firstday of the fifth month…

Deuteronomy 10:6
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.

Deuteronomy 32:49,50
Get thee up into this mountain Abarim,unto mount Nebo, whichis in the land of Moab, thatis over against Jericho; and behold the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel for a possession: …

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 (Exodus 29:29-30). This act also prefigures the New Testament concept of Jesus as our High Priest, who mediates between God and humanity (Hebrews 4:14-16).

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 (Numbers 20:12).

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 (Joshua 14:1). The descent also highlights the theme of transition and the faithfulness of God in providing leaders for His people.

• This deliberate act follows the Lord’s command inNumbers 20:26–27, confirming that every detail of Israel’s worship life is ordered by God (cf.Exodus 28:41;Hebrews 5:4).

• The garments signify Aaron’s God-given office as high priest; removing them shows that his ministry is ending, not the priesthood itself (Exodus 29:29).

• Moses, acting as God’s representative, physically transfers the symbols of atonement and intercession, underscoring that positions in God’s service are never held by personal right but by divine appointment (1 Samuel 2:30).

• Eleazar, one of the two sons remaining after Nadab and Abihu’s judgment (Leviticus 10:1–2), now receives the mantle of leadership, demonstrating both continuity and God’s grace in preserving the priestly line (Numbers 3:4).

• Transferring the garments before Aaron’s death publicly validates Eleazar’s authority, preventing confusion in the camp (Deuteronomy 34:9).

• The scene anticipates later successions—Joshua after Moses (Deuteronomy 31:7) and Elisha after Elijah (2 Kings 2:13)—reminding us that God’s work goes on even when His servants change.

• Mount Hor becomes a solemn witness to the consequences of unbelief at Meribah (Numbers 20:12); yet Aaron’s death is peaceful, illustrating both God’s holiness and His mercy (Psalm 116:15).

• At 123 years old (Numbers 33:39), Aaron finishes his race under God’s timing, echoing the biblical pattern that life and death belong to the Lord (Deuteronomy 32:39;Job 14:5).

• The location—away from the camp—emphasizes that sin has repercussions, but the covenant continues; the priestly garments, not the man, must remain among the people (Hebrews 7:23–24).

• Their descent symbolizes transition: mourning mixes with mission as they return to serve the nation (Numbers 20:29).

• Moses, still leading, and Eleazar, now high priest, present a united front, preventing rebellion like the one Korah led (Numbers 16:1–3).

• The movement down the mountain foreshadows Christ’s own descent after His transfiguration, where heavenly glory met earthly need (Mark 9:9), pointing to ministry that lives among the people rather than apart from them.

Numbers 20:28 records a solemn handoff orchestrated by God: Aaron’s garments come off, Eleazar’s calling begins, Aaron dies in peace, and ministry marches on. The verse affirms God’s unbroken plan—sin is judged, leadership is transferred, and His people never lack a priestly mediator.