Aaron

Aaron âr´ən [key], in the Bible, the brother ofMosesand his spokesman in Egypt, and the first high priest of the Hebrews. He is presented as the instrument of God in performing many signs, such as the turning of his rod into a serpent and causing the rod to bud, blossom, and bear almonds. Nevertheless, he made the golden calf and took part in the worship of it. His descendants were priests. The phrasehouse of Aaronbecame a collective term for the priestly caste in Israel. The prestige of descent from him was emphasized especially after the exile.

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