Aaron

Definition

Aaron was Moses’ older brother. God chose Aaron to be the first high priest for the people of Israel.

• Aaron helped Moses speak to Pharaoh about letting the Israelites go free.
• While the Israelites were traveling through the desert, Aaron sinned by making an idol for the people to worship.
• God also appointed Aaron and his descendants to be the priest priests for the people of Israel.

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(See also: priest, Moses, Israel)

Bible References

• 1 Chronicles 23:14
• Acts 7:38-40
• Exodus 28:1-3
• Luke 1:5
• Numbers 16:45

Examples from the Bible stories

• __9:15 God warned Moses and Aaron__ that Pharaoh would be stubborn.
• __10:5 Pharaoh called Moses and Aaron__ and told them that if they stopped the plague, the Israelites could leave Egypt.
• __13:9 God chose Moses’ brother, Aaron__, and Aaron’s descendants to be his priests.
• __13:11 So they (the Israelites) brought gold to Aaron__ and asked him to form it into an idol for them!
• __14:7 They (the Israelites) became angry with Moses and Aaron__ and said, “Oh, why did you bring us to this horrible place?”

Word Data

• Strong’s: H0175, G00020