Numbers 20:23-24 The Laws of Warfare and Cities of Refuge

23 At Mount Hor, near the border of Edom, the Lord said to Moses and Aaron,

24 “Aaron will be gathered to his people. He will not enter the land I give the Israelites, because both of you rebelled against my command at the waters of Meribah.

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Meaning of Numbers 20:23-24

Numbers 20:23 highlights the significant moment where Aaron's time as a high priest ends. At Mount Hor, God's instruction to Moses and Aaron underscores the themes of obedience, mortality, and the continuity of divine leadership. It reminds us that God's plan transcends individual lifetimes, ensuring His purposes endure.

Cross References for Numbers 20:23-24

Numbers 33:37 - They left Kadesh and camped at Mount Hor, on the border of Edom. Click to read the verse Numbers 33:37 Click to read the verse Numbers 33:37