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Who Was Aaron?
In short
Aaron was the brother of Moses and Israel's first high priest, who spoke for Moses before Pharaoh and led the worship of God at the tabernacle.
His life shows both the honor and the failures of those who serve God, and to him was given the beautiful blessing still spoken over God's people today.
“The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee”
Numbers 6:24-25 · King James Version (public domain)
Aaron at a glance
| Name | Aaron |
|---|---|
| Where to read about them | Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers |
| Key passage on this page | Numbers 6:24-25 |
| Passages linked to that verse | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23
- Psalms 121:4-7
- Philippians 4:7
- Jude 1:24
- Isaiah 42:6
- Psalms 91:11
- John 17:11
- Deuteronomy 28:3-6
- Psalms 134:3
- 1 Samuel 2:9
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where can I read about Aaron in the Bible?
Aaron appears in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers. Start with the key passage on this page, then read the whole chapter around it.
What other passages sit beside Numbers 6:24-25?
Readers most often set it next to 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Psalms 121:4-7, Philippians 4:7, Jude 1:24.
Why does Aaron matter to Christians today?
Because the story of Aaron is told to point to Christ and to teach us to love one another. Read it as part of the one story of Scripture, not as a stand-alone biography.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about Aaron is hidden from you. We bring you Aaron, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read the key passage, Numbers 6:24-25, aloud once today.
- Write one sentence about what Aaron's story says about God, not only about Aaron.
- Tell one person what you noticed, and ask what Bible story has stayed with them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read the story of Aaron
You can read the story of Aaron in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers on The Living Bread, free, with audio, and with Simon to answer your questions along the way.
