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Friday, August 01st, 2008 | Author: karen

AARON (AIRn)

Became the first High Priest. The Aaronic priesthood, which were the priests of the tribe of Levi, was named after him. (Ex. 28:1, 29; Lev. 8; Num. 18) He was an early spokesman for Moses who helped him in battle (Ex. 17:9-12). He made an idol (Ex. 32). He also criticized Moses for his choice of a wife (Num. 12:1-2).Parents were Amram and Jochebed. Sister was Miriam (Num. 26:59) Aaron lived until the age of 123 and died without entering the Promised Land because of his lack of faith in God (Num. 20:12)