Aaron, Brother of Moses
See also Aaronic Priesthood; Moses
In the Old Testament, a son of Amram and Jochebed, of the tribe of Levi (Ex. 6:16–20); the elder brother of Moses (Ex. 7:7).
- Was appointed by the Lord to assist Moses in bringing the children of Israel out of Egypt and to be his spokesman:Ex. 4:10–16, 27–31;
Ex. 5:1–12:51; - On Mount Sinai, Moses received directions about the appointment of Aaron and his four sons to the Aaronic Priesthood:Ex. 28:1–4;
- Made a golden calf at the people’s request:Ex. 32:1–6, 21, 24, 35;
- Died on Mount Hor at the age of 123:Num. 20:22–29; ( Num. 33:38–39; )
- The Lord confirmed a priesthood also upon Aaron and his seed:D&C 84:18, 26–27, 30;
- Those who magnify priesthood callings become the sons of Moses and of Aaron:D&C 84:33–34;
- The Lord will justify the righteous actions of those called of the Father as was Aaron:D&C 132:59;
