Numbers 17
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 17 of 36
Chapter Summary
To settle the question of priesthood permanently, God commands that rods from each tribe be placed in the tabernacle. Aaron's rod alone buds, blossoms, and bears almonds, confirming his priestly authority. The rod is kept as a memorial.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Prophet who places the twelve rods before Jehovah and carries out His command about Aaron's rod.
High priest whose rod alone buds, blossoms, and bears almonds, confirming his priestly authority.
God who commands the test of the rods and chooses Aaron to end Israel's murmurings.
Timeline
Moses collected twelve inscribed rods, one for the leader of each tribe, and placed them in the tabernacle before the testimony 37 . The next day, Aaron's rod representing the house of Levi had miraculously budded, bloomed, and produced ripe almonds .
Numbers 17:1-9God instructed Moses to put Aaron's rod back before the testimony to be kept as a token of warning to the rebels . This was done to put an end to their murmurings so they would not die .
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