1 From Jacob's descendants the Lord brought forth an upright man who won the favor of everyone and was loved by God and men - Moses. Blessed be his memory!
2 The Lord gave him glory equal to his holy angels and power that terrified his enemies.
3 At Moses' word he halted disaster; the Lord exalted him in the presence of kings. He gave him commandments for his people and let him glimpse something of his glory.
4 He chose him from among the living to become holy by being faithful and humble.
5 God let him hear his voice and led him into darkness, where face to face he gave him the commandments, the law of life and knowledge, to teach Jacob the covenant and make his decrees known to Israel.
6 He raised up Aaron, the brother of Moses, a holy man like Moses, of the tribe of Levi.
7 He made an eternal covenant with him and conferred on him the priesthood of the people. He honored him by giving him majesty and putting a glorious robe upon him.
8 His vestments and ornaments were splendid in their perfection - breeches, cloak and ephod.
9 As a fringe to his vestment he gave him pomegranates and many golden bells to tinkle as he walked and to be heard in the Temple as a reminder to the sons of his people.
10 The Lord gave Aaron sacred vestments of gold, blue and purple, the work of artists, the pectoral of judgment, the Urim and Thummim, scarlet yarn spun by a craftsman,
11 precious stones with engravings in a setting of gold, the work of a jeweler, to serve as a memorial with their graven inscriptions of the tribes of Israel.
12 He gave him the turban with a golden diadem engraved with the words of his consecration, a superb ornament, expertly crafted and a delight to the eyes.
13 Such things had never been seen before Aaron's time; no outsider ever put them on or ever will, only his children and descendants.
14 His sacrifices were to be completely burned twice daily, in perpetuity.
15 It was Moses who consecrated him and anointed him with holy oil. It was for him an eternal covenant and for his descendants, for as long as the heavens would last, to serve the Lord as his priests and bless the people in his name.
16 He chose him from among all the living to offer sacrifice to the Lord and sweet smelling incense as a memorial, to make atonement for the people.
17 The Lord gave him authority to interpret his commandments and utter decisions, to teach Jacob the divine words and enlighten Israel with his Law.
18 Outsiders conspired against him and were jealous of him in the desert - Dathan, Abiram and their followers and the supporters of Korah, all violent men full of hate.
19 The Lord saw it and was angry; in his wrath he destroyed them. He wrought wonders against them, consuming them in the flames of fire.
20 He increased Aaron's glory by giving him a heritage. He allotted to him the first fruits and to begin with, bread in abundance.
21 For their food is the sacrifice offered to the Lord, which he gave to Aaron and his descendants.
22 But he was to inherit no land as patrimony, no special portion was to be his own, for the Lord himself is his portion and inheritance.
23 As for Phinehas, son of Eleazar, he is the third in glory, for he was full of zeal in the fear of the Lord when he stood firm among a rebellious people with noble courage and made atonement for Israel.
24 Consequently, a covenant of peace was concluded with him, making him the leader of the sanctuary and of his people. He and his descendants were to have the dignity of high priesthood forever.
25 It is not like the covenant established with David, the son of Jesse, of the tribe of Judah, for the kingship passes only from father to one of his sons, but the heritage of Aaron passes to all his descendants.
26 May the Lord give them wisdom of heart to judge his people with justice, so that their prosperity may not dwindle and their glory may live on in their descendants!
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Chapter 45 of the Ecclesiastical Book describes the role and achievements of Moses as a great leader and prophet in the history of the people of Israel. Some of the topics covered include God's choice of Moses as a leader, the way He freed the people of Israel from Egypt, their special relationship with God and their exemplary leadership.
Deuteronomy 34:10-12: "And never rose in Israel prophet as Moses, to whom the Lord had known face to face; according to all the signs and wonders that the Lord had him do in the land of Egypt, Pharaoh, and A All his servants, and all his land; and according to that powerful hand, and according to all the great and terrible deeds Moses made in the sight of all Israel. " This verse highlights the uniqueness of Moses as a prophet and leader in Israel, and how he performed many signs and wonders in the name of the Lord.
Exodus 33:11: "And the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as any speaks to his friend; then he became the Arraial; but his server, young Joshua, son of Num, never departed from the middle of the tent . " This verse highlights the special relationship Moses had with God, which allowed him to speak to him face to face.
Deuteronomy 34:5: "Thus Moses, the servant of the Lord, died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the Lord." This verse describes the death of Moses and how he was a faithful servant of the Lord to the end.
Exodus 14:21-22: "Then Moses reached over the sea, and the Lord removed the sea by a strong eastern wind all night; and the sea became dry, and the waters were broken. And the waters. The sons of Israel entered the middle of the sea dry; and the waters went as a wall to their right and on their left. " This verse describes Moses' action to lead the people of Israel through the Red Sea, with the help of the Lord.
Numbers 12:7-8: "It is not so with my servant Moses, who is faithful in all my house. Face to face I speak to him, and clearly, not for puzzles; for he contemplates the likeness of the Lord. That, therefore, did you not have fear of speaking against my servant, against Moses? " This verse highlights the special relationship between Moses and God, and how he was faithful in his leadership of the people of Israel.
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