Numbers 20:29

Verse

When the whole congregation saw that Aaron had died, the entire house of Israel mourned for him thirty days.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they wept for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.

And when the people saw that Aaron was dead, all the children of Israel gave themselves up to weeping for him for thirty days.

Free Bible Version

When the people realized that Aaron had died, they all mourned for him for thirty days.

King James (Authorized) Version

And when all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they mourned for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.

One Unity Resource Bible

When all the congregation saw that Aaron [Light-bringer] was dead, they wept for Aaron [Light-bringer] thirty days, even all the house of Israel [God prevails].

Translation for Translators

When the Israeli people realized that Aaron had died, they all mourned for him for 30 days.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When all the community saw that Aaron was dead, the entire nation wept for Aaron for thirty days.

Noah Webster Bible

And when all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they mourned for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.

World English Bible

When all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they wept for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation

and all the company see that Aaron hath expired, and they bewail Aaron thirty days — all the house of Israel.

Context

The Death of Aaron

²⁸After Moses had removed Aaron’s garments and put them on his son Eleazar, Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain.²⁹When the whole congregation saw that Aaron had died, the entire house of Israel mourned for him thirty days.

Summary

This verse marks the end of Aaron's life as he is gathered to his people after his death on Mount Hor. Aaron, the brother of Moses, served as the first high priest of Israel and played a significant role in the Exodus journey. His passing symbolizes the transition of leadership within the Israelite community, as his son Eleazar succeeds him as the high priest. The Israelites mourned Aaron's death for thirty days, honoring his faithful service and the important role he played in their history.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

When all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead--Moses and Eleazar were the sole witnesses of his departure (Num 20:28). According to the established law, the new high priest could not have been present at the funeral of his father without contracting ceremonial defilement (Lev 21:11). But that law was dispensed with in the extraordinary circumstances. The people learned the event not only from the recital of the two witnesses, but from their visible signs of grief and change; and this event betokened the imperfection of the Levitical priesthood (Heb 7:12). they mourned for Aaron thirty days--the usual period of public and solemn mourning. (See on Deu 34:8). Next: Numbers Chapter 21

Numbers 20:29

The Death of Aaron

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Berean Standard Bible

When the whole congregation saw that Aaron had died, the entire house of Israel mourned for him thirty days.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they wept for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.

Bible in Basic English

And when the people saw that Aaron was dead, all the children of Israel gave themselves up to weeping for him for thirty days.

Free Bible Version

When the people realized that Aaron had died, they all mourned for him for thirty days.

King James (Authorized) Version

And when all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they mourned for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.

One Unity Resource Bible

When all the congregation saw that Aaron [Light-bringer] was dead, they wept for Aaron [Light-bringer] thirty days, even all the house of Israel [God prevails].

Translation for Translators

When the Israeli people realized that Aaron had died, they all mourned for him for 30 days.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When all the community saw that Aaron was dead, the entire nation wept for Aaron for thirty days.

Noah Webster Bible

And when all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they mourned for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.

World English Bible

When all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they wept for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation

and all the company see that Aaron hath expired, and they bewail Aaron thirty days — all the house of Israel.