And Eleazar the son of Aaron died; and they buried him in a hill that pertained to Phinehas his son, which was given him in mount Ephraim.
And Eleazar, Aaron's son, died; and they buried him on a hill that belonged to his son Phinehas, which had been given to him in the mountains of Ephraim.
This verse records the death and burial of Eleazar, the high priest and son of Aaron, who was laid to rest on land belonging to his son Phinehas.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, Eleazar served as the high priest after his father Aaron's death, playing a key role in the division of the Promised Land among the Israelite tribes and advising Joshua during the conquest of Canaan. This verse concludes the narrative by noting Eleazar's death and burial on a hill given to his son Phinehas in Mount Ephraim, symbolizing the passing of leadership and the continuity of the priestly line. It reflects the historical transition from the generation of Moses and Joshua to the next era in Israel's history.
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