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Numbers 20:24 net — “Aaron will be gathered to his ancestors, for he will not enter into the land I have given to the Israelites because bo…

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"“Aaron will be gathered to his ancestors, for he will not enter into the land I have given to the Israelites because both of you rebelled against my word at the waters of Meribah."

— Numbers 20:24, NET Bible

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Numbers 20 — Context

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So Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border; therefore Israel turned away from him.

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Aaron’s Death So the entire company of Israelites traveled from Kadesh and came to Mount Hor.

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And the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in Mount Hor, by the border of the land of Edom. He said:

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“Aaron will be gathered to his ancestors, for he will not enter into the land I have given to the Israelites because both of you rebelled against my word at the waters of Meribah.

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Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up on Mount Hor.

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Remove Aaron’s priestly garments and put them on Eleazar his son, and Aaron will be gathered to his ancestors and will die there.”

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So Moses did as the LORD commanded; and they went up Mount Hor in the sight of the whole community.

Numbers 20:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 20:24 say?
Numbers 20:24 in the NET Bible reads: ““Aaron will be gathered to his ancestors, for he will not enter into the land I have given to the Israelites because both of you rebelled against my word at the waters of Meribah.”
Where is Numbers 20:24 in the Bible?
Numbers 20:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 20, verse 24.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 20:24.
What translation should I read Numbers 20:24 in?
Numbers 20:24 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 Numbers 20:24?
Numbers 20:24 reads (NET): ““Aaron will be gathered to his ancestors, for he will not enter into the land I have given to the Israelites because both of you rebelled against my word at the waters of Meribah.” 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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