He was a descendant of Kohath who was a descendant of Levi. Like Moses, John also was a Levite. What are your thoughts? As part of YHWH’s command to build a Tabernacle, he informs Moses that his brother Aaron and his sons are to become Israel’s kohanim,their priestly leaders: In Leviticus, Aaron and his sons are installed as priests in an elaborate ordination (מִלּוּאִים) ceremony conducted by Moses, after which their position as the official priesthood is established in perpetuity. Amram being a part of the Kohathite clan. These are the heads of the Levite families, family by family. Aaron was the son of Jochebed and Amram of the tribe of Levi; older brother of Moses and younger brother… This is, of course, part of the Oath and Covenant of the High Priesthood. Moses’ seminal moments center on speaking. They become the sons of Moses and of Aaron and the seed of Abraham, and the church and kingdom, and the elect of God. ( Log Out /  A further passage referring to Moses’ sons is 1 Chronicles 23:14-16: “Thus, Moses’ sons were ranked with the Levites generally, but not introduced in to the distinctive portion of the descendants of Levi who were appointed to the special functions of the priesthood.” (Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary, Vol. You’ve watched him as a paper boy, flinging November’s news like touchdown footballs at your porch, only to be intercepted by a puddle or a shrub. Kohath was the son of Levi. Aaron was the eldest son of Amram and Jochebed. Exodus 28:1 - “Then bring near to yourself Aaron your brother, and his sons with him, from among the sons of Israel, to minister as priest to Me—Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s sons. Jeffrey Bradshaw mentioned this, stating: “In similitude of Moses and Aaron, priesthood holders assist in gathering latter-day Israel and establishing them as a people of the Lord. The Torah lays out clearly the origins of the priesthood. Aaron and His Sons Consecrated (). Aaron died there, at … Exodus 6:20. The Biblical Timeline indicates that Aaron was born in 1574 B.C. ( Log Out /  However, I have long felt that the concepts should be tied together. Later that day, Aaron and his remaining sons allowed the sin offering to burn up. The first two verses read: For whoso is faithful unto the obtaining these two priesthoods of which I have spoken, and the magnifying their calling, are sanctified by the Spirit unto the renewing of their bodies. Moses speaks. You’ve seen him with his hands stuffed into the pockets of his brand-new, first-ever, three-piece suit, talking over doctrine like a high priest with his home teaching companion, Brother Anderson, who is a high priest. And again, I say you, I give unto you a commandment, that every man, both elder, priest, teacher, and also member, go to with his might, with the labor of his hands, to prepare and accomplish the things which I have commanded. “The renewing of their bodies” and “they become the sons of Moses and of Aaron…” are usually thought of as two separate things. Aaron & Sons. Change ). And he will be blessed with power from on high. Moses was angry with Aaron’s other two sons, Eleazar and Ithamar, as a result. He says to Pharaoh, “Let My people go.” He reveals the Ten Commandments to the Israelites with words. He acted together with his brother in the desperate situation of the Israelites in Egypt and took an active part in the Exodus , their liberation from bondage there. Although Aaronide pr… He was born in Egypt three years before his brother Moses. Numbers 26:59. They become the sons of Moses and of Aaron and the seed of Abraham, and the church and kingdom, and the elect of God. Moses dressed Aaron in beautiful garments of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet materials, including shoulder pieces and a breastpiece that was adorned with precious gems of varied colors. To them also it was the rite of initiation. Answer: Due to the disobedience of Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu, the Lord caused those two men to die. Amram was the son of Kohath. Or perhaps he’s 14, blushing when the bishop calls him to the stand to run an errand. Aaron participated in that disobedience and along with Moses, was banned from entering Canaan. . God’s authority to Moses for appointing Aaron and his sons to the priesthood is recorded in Exodus 28:1. The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel. He’s about the age Joseph Smith was when he had his first vision, the age Samuel was when he heard the voice of the Lord, the age the Savior was when he taught the wise men in the temple. 8 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Take Aaron and his sons with him, and () the garments, () the anointing oil, a () bull as the sin offering, two () rams, and a basket of unleavened bread; 3 and gather all the congregation together at the door of the tabernacle of meeting.” 4 So Moses did as the Lord commanded him. He’s a young man trusted by God with an awesome responsibility and power. He could be a 12-year-old, passing the sacrament reverently, carefully, anything but calmly, nearly dying when the tray ends up on the wrong side of the row and he has to march up empty-handed. He was at your side when the floods came, shoveling sand into bags. He holds “the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins” (JS—H 1:69). Parents of Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. But in the eyes of God, he’s every inch a hero. The text reads: “Take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s sons.” I guess I’m not sure how a renewal of one’s body would result in one becoming a son of Moses and Aaron, unless that simply means a recipient of the priesthood. Thus, Moses and Aaron were direct descendants of Levi, the son of Jacob. And as Moses washed Aaron at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, so was Jesus washed by John at his entrance upon his public ministry (see Matthew 3:16; Matthew 4:1, 17). Aaron’s eloquent speeches to Pharaoh were reinforced by the miracles that he performed with his walking stick, changing it one time into a serpent and another into blossoms and almonds. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. And this is according to the oath and covenant which belongeth to the priesthood (D&C 84:32–39). For now he holds the lesser priesthood, the preparatory priesthood. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Also, by stretching out his walking stick at the request of Moses, he brought on the first three plagues: blood, frogs, and lice; and, in cooperation with Moses, he produced the sixth plague, boils, and the eighth plague, locusts.It is significant that whe… For example, President Faust stated And yet it is not. You’ve seen him other times, Sundays, kneeling at a table in the front of the chapel, his voice half trembling, half resonant, as he offers another prayer of the most sacred kind, an appeal that the Lord will bless and sanctify the bread and water. Yes, he is just a young man. But only the Levitical Aaronites are assigned the priesthood, eternally. Aaron is described in the Book of Exodus of the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) as a son of Amram and Jochebed of the tribe of Levi, three years older than his brother Moses. The sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath and Merari. ( Log Out /  . He always wants to shoot “just a few more” baskets before he weeds the garden. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Aaron listens. Perhaps because they were the oldest of the four sons, Nadab and Abihu were appointed to minister in the tabernacle. I, p. 498, Robert Jamieson). 1 Chronicles 6:1-3 tells us that the father of Aaron, Moses, and Miriam was Amram. I’m not sure what to think of the becoming sons of Aaron and Moses, but here are some ideas/questions to toss around: What blessings would be associated with being a son of Aaron? Not till all his surroundings had received sanctification was Aaron to be consecrated. These promises and obligations, in turn, establish a relationship of reliance between the two parties. Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord (D&C 38:40–42). Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. You’ve seen him in other settings, too. And let your preaching be the warning voice, every man to his neighbor, in mildness and in meekness. Aaron and his wife Elisheba had four sons: Nadab, Abihu, Elazar and Itamar.1 The two older brothers are always mentioned as a unit, and we explore them accordingly. You’ve seen him with dirt on his face and holes in his jeans, pumping his rusty bicycle down the street. So, what are Aaron and his kids up to in Numbers? Despite the blisters on his hands, he was there again the next morning. By entering into this covenant, promises are exchanged and obligations created. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 25 Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel and she had Phinehas. Through the Aaronic Priesthood, he is assigned to administer the outward ordinances of the gospel. They had four sons in total, the younger two sons being named Eleazar and Ithamar. The priesthood holder relies upon God for the spirit (v.33) and, eventually, for exaltation (v.38). Each are the seed of Abraham and, therefore, are the “elect of God” who recieve all the blessings that Abraham was promised. But have you considered him as the guardian of a marvelous power? Great insights. The two had three children, Moses, Aaron, and a daughter named, Miriam. This is similar to : all thumbs are fingers, but all fingers are not thumbs. What are the implications? Take a moment to think about someone you may take too much for granted. Levi, however, had long ago died by the time of Moses and Aaron. The oath and covenant of the priesthood, contained in Doctrine and Covenants 84:33-41, summarizes the blessings and responsibilities associated with receiving the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthoods. 8:1-3 NIV). He is on His errand. On the border of the promised land, Moses took Aaron up Mount Hor, passing his priestly garments on to Aaron's son Eleazar. Amram married a Levite woman as well. Well, if you'll remember (of course you will!) Amram who reached the age of 137 years old married his aunt named Jochebed and they became the parents of their two sons, Aaron and Moses. 8 w The L ord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Take Aaron and his sons with him, and x the garments and y the anointing oil and the bull of the sin offering and the two rams and the basket of unleavened bread. He married Elisheba, and together they had four sons, Nabad, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. During the Exodus journey, after the Israelites' affirmation of their covenant with God, Abihu and Nadab accompanied Moses, Aaron, and 70 elders up Mount Sinai. Somehow, intentionally or not, in a later copy the word “that” was removed. הֲרֹן ‎ ’Ahărōn) was a prophet, high priest, and the elder brother of Moses in the Abrahamic religions. He has been renewed in body, mind, and spirit in a most remarkable manner. For whoso is faithful unto the obtaining these two priesthoods of which I have spoken, and the magnifying their calling, are sanctified by the Spirit. …. He’s still learning, still growing, still discovering himself, still discovering life. And the sons of Moses and of Aaron shall be filled with the glory of the Lord, upon Mount Zion in the Lord’s house, whose sons are ye; and also many whom I have called and sent forth to build up my church. What relationship does this have with the priesthood? “Sons of Moses and of Aaron,” New Era, June 1986, 14. There was power in his voice as he said the simple prayer and gently guided his sister into the waters of baptism. He is a servant of God, an heir to the kingdom. For now he holds the lesser priesthood, the preparatory priesthood. But more than anything else, he is a son of God. At the Boy Scout breakfast you huddled over his shoulder as he pushed mounds of steamy hash browns, turning and re-turning them to make sure they didn’t burn. Consecration of Aaron and His Sons. This is reflected in Numbers (3:1), which begins “These are the descendants of Moses and Aaron…” but only lists Aaron’s four sons. But if he is faithful and true, he will someday hold the higher priesthood, the very force by which the worlds are and were created. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Thus, the renewal may have reference to sanctification, where one is made holy in preparation for the priesthood. Numbers 3:19. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. 3. God relies on the priesthood holder to help establish his church and kingdom (v.34). Or maybe he’s almost 19, soon to be ordained an elder, soon to be peering deep inside the mailbox every day to see if his mission call has yet arrived. He loves to go jogging with that scruffy dog chasing beside him. Aaron had four sons—"Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar" (3:2). In July, you’ve heard him mow a hundred lawns, the whir of blades hanging thick on the heat as he marches back and forth, back and forth, back and forth, and still never gets done. Nadab and Abihu had been with Moses at the foot of Mount Sinai, and they had seen the presence and glory of God. Someday this son of Aaron will be a son of Moses, too. Aaron is Moses's older brother who's been helping out all through Exodus and Leviticus. Or on a snowy day, carrying a blanket-bundled baby over the curbside slush so Mom won’t have to. Family Tree. Aaron was Moses' older brother (by three years, Ex. Save yourselves. Righteously exercising the priesthood, he has, and will continue to have, the authority to act in the name of God. Second, “they become the sons of Moses and of Aaron and the seed of Abraham.” (The Key of the Knowledge of God). Knowledge of Aaron, along with his brother Moses, comes exclusively from religious texts, such as the Bible and Quran.. But he listens. Text: Comments.1 ¶ Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men: 2 And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown: The Midrash interprets this passage to mean that Aaron’s sons can be considered the “generations” of Moses because they were taught by him, and understands it to convey the lesson that the relationship between master and pupil is as significant as that between parent and child. Or on an early morning, lugging milk out to the barn to feed a hungry calf. Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship. 7:7). (2) The sons of Aaron were baptized with him. Of Moses? There they saw God with great clarity, walking on a pavement of sapphirestone, and shared a meal in God's presence, without be… He may even have to be reminded to schedule in some time to be with the family. Becoming “the Sons of Moses and of Aaron” Stephen T. Whitlock, 1951-: London England Temple[1] The primary sense of the word “endowment” has to do with the giving of a gift. The rejection of Moses and his sons and the reversal of the ancient patterns could easily be viewed by Moses with anger or disdain. Maybe he’s 16, and finding out his voice still cracks with emotion as he tells his seminary class about reading the Book of Mormon. But if he is faithful and true, he will someday hold the higher priesthood, the very force by which the worlds are and were created. Someday this son of Aaron will be a son of Moses, too. The word “endowment” fits perfectly as a description of the ordinance whereby God bestows great gifts of knowledge and power to mankind. And also all they who receive this priesthood receive me, saith the Lord; For he that receiveth my servants receiveth me; And he that receiveth my Father receiveth my Father’s kingdom; therefore all that my Father hath shall be given unto him. Their relation to Aaron is mentioned in Numbers 3:2–3 as two of Aaron’s four sons: “The names of the sons of Aaron were Nadab the … Thus, when Moses balks at further confrontations with Pharaoh, God gently reminds the reader not to think as highly about the channels (Moses and Aaron), as about the God who calls and equips men. The children of Amram were Aaron, Moses and Miriam. And go ye out from among the wicked. You know him as a young man in your ward. Aaron married Elisheba and had four sons. The sons of Aaron are of the Levite tribe, so could be called Levites. They are sons of Moses, Aaron, and Abraham, for they do the same priesthood work as their covenantal fathers. By a seven-day installation ceremony Aaron was invested with his sacred duties by Moses as God’s agent, and his four sons were also installed as underpriests. Nadab and Abihu were the first two sons of Aaron the Levite by his marriage to Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab from the tribe of Judah. ( Log Out /  Thus G‑d reassured Moses, explaining that even Joshua would need to confer with Aaron’s son, the High Priest, to know G‑d’s will.3. He’s been in your living room every month, sitting on the piano bench petting the dog, waiting for you to fill that stiff, blue, fast-offering envelope. He is “to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ” (D&C 20:59). Answer: Nadab and Abihu were the oldest and second oldest sons of Aaron, the brother of Moses and first high priest of Israel. Verse 6 begins: “And the sons of Moses…” and verse 31 begins: “Therefore, as I said concerning the sons of Moses–.” Verses 6-30 are preparatory to explaining what those sons of Moses are going to do. This portion of the tangent (verses 6-18) focuses on the lineages of authority for the Melchizedek and Aaronic Priesthoods. He and Moses "sprang" not from the firstborn (Reuben), but from Levi, Jacob's third son. Aaron accepted God’s command to help his brother, Moses, to release the … The male name Aaron is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is “mountain of strength”. For example, President Faust stated, As part of the oath and covenant of the priesthood, the Lord makes several promises to His faithful sons “which he cannot break.” First, the priesthood holders “are sanctified by the Spirit unto the renewing of their bodies.” I think President Hinckley is a great example of this. I felt like it should be understood like this: “unto the renewing of their bodies [so that] they become the sons of Moses and of Aaron and the seed of Abraham…” Imagine my shock, then, when reading the newest volume of the Joseph Smith Papers I discovered that the original manuscript for the revelation read “unto the renewing of their bodies that they become the sons of Moses and of Aaron and the seed of Abraham…” (p. 279 of The Joseph Smith Papers, Revelations and Translations). He is on the path of preparation that leads to full-time missionary service, to eternal marriage in the temple, to lifelong service as a father and a priesthood leader, to eventual exaltation in the celestial realms. Andrew, I would assume that those who magnify their callings in the Aaronic Priesthood become sons of Aaron, while those who magnify their callings in the Melchizedek Priesthood become the sons of Moses.