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Aaron

The First High Priest

Biblical Priesthood, intercession, speech, mediation Exodus era; textual attestation c. 13th century BCE (traditional), but written record c. 10th–5th century BCE; first Israelite High Priest, foundational for all subsequent Levitical priesthood Egypt (Goshen); the Sinai wilderness; Canaan borderlands; Mount Hor
Portrait of Aaron
Portrait of Aaron
Rank High Priest / Moses' Brother and Spokesman
Domain Priesthood, intercession, speech, mediation
Period Exodus era; textual attestation c. 13th century BCE (traditional), but written record c. 10th–5th century BCE; first Israelite High Priest, foundational for all subsequent Levitical priesthood
Alignment Holy (with significant failures)
Power RARE 55

Attributes

ATK
20
DEF
45
SPR
78
SPD
30
INT
60
CHA
69
WIS
83
END
52

Combat Profile

ATK DEF SPR SPD INT CHA WIS END
Special Move

Divine Intercession

Aaron's prayers and mediation directly petition God on behalf of mortals, granting divine intervention in moments of spiritual crisis.

Passive

Priestly Blessing

Aaron's presence sanctifies sacred spaces and grants spiritual protection to the faithful who seek his counsel and guidance.

Weakness

Crowd pressure; passivity under confrontation

Aaron is the essential paradox: the man God chose to stand between humanity and the divine was also the man who built the Golden Calf. When Moses confronted him, Aaron gave the worst excuse in Scripture: “I threw the gold into the fire, and out came this calf!” (Ex 32:24). Yet God still chose his line for the eternal priesthood. His budding rod (Num 17) settled the question of priestly authority — only Aaron’s staff sprouted leaves, blossoms, and almonds overnight. He died on Mount Hor, where his garments were transferred to his son Eleazar. Every Jewish priest until the destruction of the Temple traced their lineage to Aaron.

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Primary Source

Exodus 4-40; Leviticus; Numbers 16-17, 20:22-29

Exodus era; textual attestation c. 13th century BCE (traditional), but written record c. 10th–5th century BCE; first Israelite High Priest, foundational for all subsequent Levitical priesthood — See in timeline
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