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Now this is the history of the generations of Aaron and Moses in the day that Yahweh spoke with Moses in Mount Sinai.

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Hereditary vs. Personal Calling

Commentators highlight that while the verse mentions both Aaron and Moses, only Aaron's descendants are listed in the following verses. This is because Aaron's priestly office was hereditary, passed down through his sons. In contrast, Moses's leadership was a unique, personal calling not passed to his children, whose lineage was simply part of the general tribe of Levi.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Numbers 3:1

18th Century

Theologian

The “generations” () now given, though entitled those of Aaron and Moses (Aaron standing first as the older brother), are those of Aaron only. The …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 3:1

19th Century

Bishop

These also are the generations of Aaron and Moses ... The name of Aaron is placed first, not only because he was the el…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Numbers 3:1

16th Century

Theologian

These also are the generations of Aaron and Moses. He now separately enumerates the Levites; but, before stating their number, he first br…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 3:1

17th Century

Pastor

These also [are] the generations of Aaron and Moses
The descendants of them, those of the former, who is named first…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 3:1–13

17th Century

Minister

There was much work belonging to the priests' office, and there were now only Aaron and his two sons to do it; God appoints the Levites to attend t…