And Aaron was an hundred and twenty and three years old when he died in mount Hor.
Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor.
This verse records that Aaron, Moses' brother and Israel's first high priest, lived to be 123 years old and died on Mount Hor.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, chapter 33, the Israelites are recounting their journey through the wilderness after escaping Egypt, as part of God's fulfillment of His promises. Aaron, Moses' brother and the first high priest, died on Mount Hor as a consequence of his and Moses' disobedience at the waters of Meribah, marking the end of the older generation that would not enter the Promised Land. This verse serves as a historical marker in the biblical narrative, emphasizing the passage of time and God's judgment during the forty years of wandering.
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