Deuteronomy 9:20 kjva — And the Lord was very angry with Aaron to have destroyed him: and I prayed for Aaron also the same time.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the Lord was very angry with Aaron to have destroyed him: and I prayed for Aaron also the same time."

— Deuteronomy 9:20, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Deuteronomy 9 — Context

17

And I took the two tables, and cast them out of my two hands, and brake them before your eyes.

18

And I fell down before the Lord, as at the first, forty days and forty nights: I did neither eat bread, nor drink water, because of all your sins which ye sinned, in doing wickedly in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him to anger.

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For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure, wherewith the Lord was wroth against you to destroy you. But the Lord hearkened unto me at that time also.

20

And the Lord was very angry with Aaron to have destroyed him: and I prayed for Aaron also the same time.

21

And I took your sin, the calf which ye had made, and burnt it with fire, and stamped it, and ground it very small, even until it was as small as dust: and I cast the dust thereof into the brook that descended out of the mount.

22

And at Taberah, and at Massah, and at Kibroth–hattaavah, ye provoked the Lord to wrath.

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Likewise when the Lord sent you from Kadesh–barnea, saying, Go up and possess the land which I have given you; then ye rebelled against the commandment of the Lord your God, and ye believed him not, nor hearkened to his voice.

Deuteronomy 9:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 9:20 say?
Deuteronomy 9:20 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the Lord was very angry with Aaron to have destroyed him: and I prayed for Aaron also the same time.”
Where is Deuteronomy 9:20 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 9:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 9, verse 20.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 9:20.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 9:20 in?
Deuteronomy 9:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 9:20?
Deuteronomy 9:20 reads (KJVA): “And the Lord was very angry with Aaron to have destroyed him: and I prayed for Aaron also the same time.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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