KJV ORIGINAL
And Moses did as the LORD commanded: and they went up into mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Moses did exactly what the LORD had told him to do. He and Aaron went up Mount Hor while the entire community of Israel watched.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses obediently followed God's command to take Aaron up Mount Hor, with all the Israelites as witnesses.
📚 Historical Context
This event occurred near the end of Israel's 40-year wilderness journey, as they approached the Promised Land. God had commanded Moses to take Aaron up Mount Hor because Aaron was about to die there due to his disobedience at the waters of Meribah. This was a solemn, public moment where the high priest would pass his authority to his son Eleazar before the entire nation.
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