And YHWH said to Moses, “Put back the staff of Aaron before the testimony, to be kept as a sign for the rebels, that you may make an end of their grumblings against me, lest they die.”
Numbers 17:10 #korach
The placement of Aaron's staff before the Ark in the Holy of Holies communicated two truths: First, that God had chosen Aaron to serve before him and no one else. Second, that Aaron's authority over Israel was linked to his role as high priest. Apart from that office, he had no special place above anyone else. In himself, Aaron was nothing special. It was only through God's election that he had any significance to the nation and God's plans.
Then Moses brought out all the staffs from before YHWH to all the people of Israel. And they looked, and each man took his staff.
Numbers 17:9 #korach
A man's staff, like his mantle, banner, and signet ring, was a recognized symbol of his house and authority. It would have been uniquely marked so that everyone would know it was his. The staffs of the tribal chieftains probably held carved texts and symbols associated with their tribes and clans, possibly paints and inlays as well.
http://www.gospeloutreach.net/613laws.html
Came across the above which shows all the laws with scripture references and categories. Very interesting to see!
On the next day Moses went into the tent of the testimony, and behold, the staff of Aaron for the house of Levi had sprouted and put forth buds and produced blossoms, and it bore ripe almonds.
Numbers 17:8
Aaron's rod had probably been dead for many years, and well worn from use, yet God still caused it to bloom and produce ripe fruit overnight. Whatever Aaron's faults, sins, or doubts about his own abilities, God chose him to be the high priest of Israel and did it in a way that nobody else could deny.
#korach
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