And the LORD was very angry with Aaron to have destroyed him: and I prayed for Aaron also the same time.
The LORD was so angry with Aaron that He was ready to destroy him, but I prayed for Aaron at that same time too.
Moses is explaining how God's anger toward Aaron was so intense that Aaron could have been destroyed, but Moses interceded through prayer to save his brother.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is retelling the history of Israel's journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, emphasizing God's covenant and the people's repeated unfaithfulness. This verse specifically recalls the golden calf incident at Mount Sinai, where Aaron, as the high priest, yielded to the Israelites' demands and helped create an idol, provoking God's wrath. Moses interceded in prayer for Aaron, pleading for his life just as he had for the nation, showing God's willingness to relent through faithful mediation.
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