Aaron's Rod Grows Flowers

SEE the flowers and ripe almonds growing from the rod, or stick. This is the rod of Aaron.  These flowers and the ripe fruit grew out of Aaron's rod in just one night!  Let's see why.

The Israelites have been wandering in the wilderness for a while now.  Some of the people don't think Moses should be the leader, or that Aaron should be the high priest.  Ko'rah is one who thinks this way, and so are Da'than, A-bi'ram and 250 leaders  of the people.  Thse all come to say to Moses:  'Why is it that you put yourself above the rest of us?'

Moses tells Ko'rah and his followers:  'Tomorrow morning take the fire holders and put incense in them.  Then come to Jehovah's tabernacle. We will see whom Jehovah will choose.'

The next day Ko'rah and his 250 followers come to the tabernacle.  Many others come along to support these men. Jehovah is very angry.  'Get away from the tents of these bad men,' Moses says.  'Don't touch anything that belongs to them.' The people listen, and move away from the tents of Ko'rah, Da'than and A-bi'ram.  

Next time: Conclusion of Aaron's Rod Grows Flowers

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