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. The sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath and Merari. You’ve seen him with dirt on his face and holes in his jeans, pumping his rusty bicycle down the street. 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. Change ). But more than anything else, he is a son of God. Answer: Nadab and Abihu were the oldest and second oldest sons of Aaron, the brother of Moses and first high priest of Israel. 8:1-3 NIV). Aaron accepted God’s command to help his brother, Moses, to release the … 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. For now he holds the lesser priesthood, the preparatory priesthood. 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. Aaron and his sons consecrated. Someday this son of Aaron will be a son of Moses, too. Aaron married Elisheba and had four sons. These are the heads of the Levite families, family by family. 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 was born in Egypt three years before his brother Moses. Nadab and Abihu had been with Moses at the foot of Mount Sinai, and they had seen the presence and glory of God. These promises and obligations, in turn, establish a relationship of reliance between the two parties. He’s a young man trusted by God with an awesome responsibility and power. 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. 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. ( Log Out /  There was power in his voice as he said the simple prayer and gently guided his sister into the waters of baptism. On the border of the promised land, Moses took Aaron up Mount Hor, passing his priestly garments on to Aaron's son Eleazar. Moses’ seminal moments center on speaking. The two had three children, Moses, Aaron, and a daughter named, Miriam. Aaron had four sons—"Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar" (3:2). 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. He married Elisheba, and together they had four sons, Nabad, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. Aaron died there, at … There they saw God with great clarity, walking on a pavement of sapphirestone, and shared a meal in God's presence, without be… Or perhaps he’s 14, blushing when the bishop calls him to the stand to run an errand. Although Aaronide pr… Aaron participated in that disobedience and along with Moses, was banned from entering Canaan. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. After Moses had set up the tabernacle in the wilderness, the Lord said to Moses, “Bring Aaron and his sons, their garments, anointing oil, the bull for the sin offering, the two rams and the basket containing bread made without yeast, and gather the entire assembly to the Tent of Meeting (Lev. Look at the young man. They are sons of Moses, Aaron, and Abraham, for they do the same priesthood work as their covenantal fathers. You know him as a young man in your ward. 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. 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… This is similar to : all thumbs are fingers, but all fingers are not thumbs. 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. 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 Bible repeatedly says, “And Moses said unto the Israelites.” Aaron, on the other hand, does not say much. The priesthood holder relies upon God for the spirit (v.33) and, eventually, for exaltation (v.38). 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. God’s authority to Moses for appointing Aaron and his sons to the priesthood is recorded in Exodus 28:1. 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. Consecration of Aaron and His Sons. Parents of Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. 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. 7:7). Aaron is Moses's older brother who's been helping out all through Exodus and Leviticus. He was at your side when the floods came, shoveling sand into bags. 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. Take a moment to think about someone you may take too much for granted. But in the eyes of God, he’s every inch a hero. Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship. 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. 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. Righteously exercising the priesthood, he has, and will continue to have, the authority to act in the name of God. Save yourselves. 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). 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. Moses was angry with Aaron’s other two sons, Eleazar and Ithamar, as a result. But he listens. 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. Not till all his surroundings had received sanctification was Aaron to be consecrated. Of Moses? Family Tree. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! He was at the stake baptism Saturday night, all dressed in white, looking like a ministering angel. 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’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? ( Log Out /  ( Log Out /  3. What are the implications? (2) The sons of Aaron were baptized with him. Moses speaks. They become the sons of Moses and of Aaron and the seed of Abraham, and the church and kingdom, and the elect of God. What are your thoughts? Aaron & Sons. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 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. For example, President Faust stated 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. What relationship does this have with the priesthood? Well, if you'll remember (of course you will!) He always wants to shoot “just a few more” baskets before he weeds the garden. Amram being a part of the Kohathite clan. The relationship between Moses and Aaron is one that involves both loss and gain for each brother while at the same time involving altruistic love of each brother for the other that is symbolized by their reactions when the other is chosen. They become the sons of Moses and of Aaron and the seed of Abraham, and the church and kingdom, and the elect of God. They become the sons of Moses and of Aaron and the seed of Abraham, and the church and kingdom, and the elect of God. The children of Amram were Aaron, Moses and Miriam. 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. 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: Yes, he’s a boy. He and Moses "sprang" not from the firstborn (Reuben), but from Levi, Jacob's third son. He has been renewed in body, mind, and spirit in a most remarkable manner. “The renewing of their bodies” and “they become the sons of Moses and of Aaron…” are usually thought of as two separate things. Knowledge of Aaron, along with his brother Moses, comes exclusively from religious texts, such as the Bible and Quran.. 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. 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. 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. To them also it was the rite of initiation. Despite the blisters on his hands, he was there again the next morning. 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. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Thus, the renewal may have reference to sanctification, where one is made holy in preparation for the priesthood. Levi, however, had long ago died by the time of Moses and Aaron. From the Hebrew “har-on” or it could be of Egyptian origin. He is “to warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto Christ” (D&C 20:59). Exodus 6:20. The rejection of Moses and his sons and the reversal of the ancient patterns could easily be viewed by Moses with anger or disdain. Their father, Amram, was the firstborn of Levi's second son. 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. The Biblical Timeline indicates that Aaron was born in 1574 B.C. Yes, he is just a young man. Aaron was Moses' older brother (by three years, Ex. Aaron and His Sons Consecrated (). And yet it is not. Thus, Moses and Aaron were direct descendants of Levi, the son of Jacob. By the time of Moses and his sons and the reversal of the Levite families, family family! 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