Moserah
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Overview:
Moserah is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. It is noted as a significant site related to the death and burial of Aaron, the brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. The name "Moserah" is sometimes rendered as "Moseroth" in certain translations and is associated with the journey of the Israelites as they moved from Egypt towards the Promised Land.

Biblical References:
The primary reference to Moserah is found in Deuteronomy 10:6, which states: "The Israelites traveled from Beeroth Bene-jaakan to Moserah, where Aaron died and was buried, and Eleazar his son succeeded him as priest." This passage highlights Moserah as the place where Aaron's life came to an end, marking a significant transition in the priestly leadership of Israel.

Historical and Geographical Context:
Moserah is part of the itinerary of the Israelites during their 40-year journey in the wilderness. The exact location of Moserah is not definitively known, but it is generally considered to be in the region of the Sinai Peninsula or the area surrounding Edom. The mention of Moserah in the context of Aaron's death underscores its importance as a historical and spiritual landmark for the Israelites.

Theological Significance:
The death of Aaron at Moserah represents a pivotal moment in Israel's history. As the first high priest, Aaron played a crucial role in establishing the priestly functions and rituals that would define Israelite worship. His passing at Moserah and the succession of his son Eleazar signify the continuity of the priestly line and the enduring nature of God's covenant with Israel.

The event at Moserah also serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises. Aaron's death is a direct result of the incident at Meribah, where he and Moses failed to uphold God's holiness before the people (Numbers 20:12). Despite this, God's plan for the priesthood and the nation of Israel continued through Eleazar.

Related Topics:
· Aaron: As the first high priest, Aaron's life and ministry are central to understanding the priestly role in Israel. His leadership, alongside Moses, was instrumental during the Exodus and the establishment of the Tabernacle.
· Eleazar: Aaron's son and successor, Eleazar, continued the priestly duties and played a significant role in the conquest of Canaan and the distribution of the land.
· Wilderness Wanderings: The journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land is marked by numerous encampments and significant events, including the stop at Moserah.
· Priesthood in Israel: The establishment and functions of the priesthood are foundational to the religious life of Israel, with Aaron and his descendants serving as the first priests.

Conclusion:
Moserah stands as a testament to the faithfulness of God in the midst of Israel's journey and the transition of leadership within the priesthood. It is a reminder of the importance of obedience and the enduring nature of God's covenant with His people.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Moserah

Moseroth, erudition; discipline

Smith's Bible Dictionary
Moserah

(bonds), (10:6) apparently the same as Moseroth, (Numbers 33:30) its plural form, the name of a place near Mount Hor.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
MOSERAH

mo-se'-ra, mo'-se-ra (mocerah, "bond"): Perhaps Moser with the "he" of locale (direction), "to Moser" (Deuteronomy 10:6).

See MOSEROTH.

Strong's Hebrew
4149. Moserah -- a place in the wilderness where Aaron died
Moserah or Moseroth. 4148, 4149. Moserah or Moseroth. 4150 . a place
in the wilderness where Aaron died. Transliteration: Moserah ...
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4147. moser -- a band, bond
moser or moserah or moserah. 4146b, 4147. moser or moserah or moserah.
4148 . a band, bond. Transliteration: moser or moserah ...
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Thesaurus
Moserah (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia MOSERAH. ...Moserah (1 Occurrence). Deuteronomy
10:6 (The children of Israel traveled from Beeroth Bene Jaakan to Moserah. ...
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Mosera (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Mosera (1 Occurrence). Deuteronomy 10:6 (The children
of Israel traveled from Beeroth Bene Jaakan to Moserah. ...
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Mose'rah (1 Occurrence)
Mose'rah. Moserah, Mose'rah. Moseroth . Multi-Version Concordance Mose'rah
(1 Occurrence). ... (See RSV). Moserah, Mose'rah. Moseroth . Reference Bible.
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Beeroth (7 Occurrences)
... eroth bene ya`aqan; the Revised Version, margin "the wells of the children of Jaakan"):
A desert camp of the Israelites mentioned before Moserah (Deuteronomy 10 ...
/b/beeroth.htm - 11k

Bene-jaakan (3 Occurrences)
... eroth bene ya`aqan; the Revised Version, margin "the wells of the children of Jaakan"):
A desert camp of the Israelites mentioned before Moserah (Deuteronomy 10 ...
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Jaakan (4 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Deuteronomy 10:6 (The children
of Israel traveled from Beeroth Bene Jaakan to Moserah. ...
/j/jaakan.htm - 7k

Jaakanites (1 Occurrence)
... Deuteronomy 10:6 And the children of Israel journeyed from Beeroth-benejaakan to
Moserah; there Aaron died, and there he was buried; and Eleazar his son ...
/j/jaakanites.htm - 6k

Wells (15 Occurrences)
... DBY WBS YLT NIV). Deuteronomy 10:6 (The children of Israel traveled from
Beeroth Bene Jaakan to Moserah. There Aaron died, and there ...
/w/wells.htm - 11k

Exercised (20 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 10:6 (And the children of Israel took their journey from Beeroth-Bene-
Jaakan to Moserah: there Aaron died, and there he was buried; and Eleazar his ...
/e/exercised.htm - 12k

Moseroth (2 Occurrences)
... It is probably the same as Moserah (Deuteronomy 10:6), though in that passage
the name follows Bene-jaakan. There Aaron died and was buried. ...
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Moserah (1 Occurrence)

Deuteronomy 10:6
(The children of Israel traveled from Beeroth Bene Jaakan to Moserah. There Aaron died, and there he was buried; and Eleazar his son ministered in the priest's office in his place.
(WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY NAS NIV)

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Moserah (1 Occurrence)

Moseroth (2 Occurrences)

Mosera: An Encampment of the Israelites, where Aaron Died
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