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I. THE DEATH OF AARON.

1. As a consequence of sin.

2. By the appointment of God.

3. The death of Aaron was his introduction to life and to congenial society.

II. THE APPOINTMENT OF AARON'S SUCCESSOR.

1. Kindness to Aaron. It assured him —

(1)  That his office would be filled, his work carried on, &c.

(2)  That his office would be filled by his own son ; that the high priesthood would continue in his own family.

2. A guarantee of the continuance of the Church of God.

III. THE MOURNING BECAUSE OF AARON'S DEATH.

1. The worth of faithful ministers.

2. The appreciation of blessings when they are withdrawn from us, which were not valued when they were ours.Lessons:

1. The universality of death.

2. The imperfection of the Aaronic priesthood.

3. The perfection of the priesthood of Christ (Hebrews 7:22-28; Hebrews 8:6; Hebrews 9:23-28; Hebrews 10:10-14).

(W. Jones.)

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KJV: Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up unto mount Hor:

WEB: Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up to Mount Hor;