Old Testament · The Exodus
Aaron
Who was Aaron?
Aaron was the elder brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel.
RoleFirst high priest of Israel
EraThe Exodus
BrotherMoses
SisterMiriam
RoleFirst high priest
FailureThe golden calf
When Moses protested that he could not speak well, God appointed Aaron as his spokesman before Pharaoh. The two brothers stood together through the plagues and the exodus.
Aaron was set apart as Israel’s first high priest, and his descendants formed the priestly line. Yet he also faltered — at Sinai he gave in to the people and made the golden calf while Moses was on the mountain.
For all his failures, Aaron’s priesthood pointed forward to a perfect high priest, and his budding staff became a sign of God’s chosen leadership.
Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
Exodus 4:14 “Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses, and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well, and he is now on his way to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.” Exodus 28:1 ““Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.”
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Original BibleDawn profile. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy. Scripture quoted from the public-domain Berean Standard Bible.