Conclusion of Moses Strikes the Rock

So Moses gathers the people and says: 'Listen, you who have no trust in God! Do Aaron and I have to get water out of this rock for you?'  Then Moses strikes the rock twice with a stick, and a great stream of water comes pouring out of the rock. There is enough water for all the people and their animals to drink. 

But Jehovah is angry with Moses and Aaron.  Do you know why? It is because Moses and Aaron didn't tell the truth about this. Jehovah says that he is going to punish them. 'You will not lead my people into Ca'naan,' he says.

Soon the Israelites leave Ka'desh...  After a short while they come to Mount Hor.  Here, up on top of the mountain, Aaron dies.  He is 123 years of age at his death.  The Israelites are very sad, and so for 30 days all the people weep for Aaron.  His son E-le-a'zar becomes the next high priest of the nation of Israel. 

Next time:  The Copper Serpent

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