King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Aaron [was] an hundred and twenty and three years old when he died in mount Hor.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Aharon was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor.
Berean Standard Bible:
Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor.
American Standard Version:
And Aaron was a hundred and twenty and three years old when he died in mount Hor.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Aaron{H175} was an hundred{H3967} and twenty{H6242} and three{H7969} years{H8141} old{H1121} when he died{H4194} in mount{H2022} Hor{H2023}.
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Commentary for Numbers 33:39
**Themes:**
Numbers 33:39 is part of a chapter that recounts the various encampments of the Israelites during their 40-year journey through the wilderness, from Egypt to the Promised Land. The verse specifically mentions the death of Aaron, the brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. Key themes in this chapter and verse include:
1. **Divine Guidance:** The detailed record of the Israelites' journey emphasizes God's guidance and care for His people throughout their wilderness wanderings.
2. **Fulfillment of God's Promises:** Despite the length and hardships of the journey, the list of encampments shows the eventual fulfillment of God's promise to bring the Israelites to the land of Canaan.
3. **Transience of Life:** Aaron's death at 123 years old serves as a reminder of human mortality, even for those who are chosen by God for significant roles.
4. **Leadership Transition:** The death of Aaron marks a transition in leadership, as the priesthood passes to his son Eleazar, signaling continuity and the establishment of a hereditary priesthood.
**Historical Context:**
The book of Numbers is set during the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, which is traditionally dated to around the 13th century BCE. The detailed list of encampments in chapter 33 serves as a historical record for the Israelites, preserving the memory of their journey and the various places they stopped along the way.
Aaron's role as high priest was central to the religious life of the Israelites, as he was responsible for making sacrifices and interceding on behalf of the people. His death on Mount Hor, which occurred toward the end of the wilderness journey, was a significant event for the nation. It not only marked the end of an era but also highlighted the importance of obeying God's instructions, as Aaron's death was a consequence of the incident at Meribah (Numbers 20:22-29), where Moses struck the rock to bring forth water instead of speaking to it as God had commanded.
The mention of Aaron's age at death aligns with the biblical lifespan of the patriarchs, which was considerably longer than average human lifespans in later historical periods. This reflects the ancient belief in a time when humans lived much longer lives, as seen throughout the Genesis genealogies.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H175
There are 480 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַהֲרוֹן
Transliteration: ʼAhărôwn
Pronunciation: a-har-one'
Description: of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses; Aaron. - Strong's Number: H3967
There are 512 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֵאָה
Transliteration: mêʼâh
Pronunciation: may-aw'
Description: or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction; hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. - Strong's Number: H6242
There are 281 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶשְׂרִים
Transliteration: ʻesrîym
Pronunciation: es-reem'
Description: from עֶשֶׂר; twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth; (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). - Strong's Number: H7969
There are 381 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלוֹשׁ
Transliteration: shâlôwsh
Pronunciation: shaw-loshe'
Description: or שָׁלֹשׁ; masculine שְׁלוֹשָׁה; or שְׁלֹשָׁה; a primitive number; three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice; [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare שָׁלִישׁ. - Strong's Number: H8141
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁנֶה
Transliteration: shâneh
Pronunciation: shaw-neh'
Description: (in plural or (feminine) שָׁנָה; from שָׁנָה; a year (as a revolution of time); [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H4194
There are 155 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָוֶת
Transliteration: mâveth
Pronunciation: maw'-veth
Description: from מוּת; death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin; (be) dead(-ly), death, die(-d). - Strong's Number: H2022
There are 485 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הַר
Transliteration: har
Pronunciation: har
Description: a shortened form of הָרָר; a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively); hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. - Strong's Number: H2023
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הֹר
Transliteration: Hôr
Pronunciation: hore
Description: another form of הַר; mountain; Hor, the name of a peak in Idumaea and of one in Syria; Hor.