1 From Jacob's stock he produced a generous man who found favour in the eyes of all humanity, beloved by God and people, Moses, of blessed memory.
2 He made him the equal of the holy ones in glory and made him strong, to the terror of his enemies.
3 By the word of Moses, he made prodigies cease and raised him high in the respect of kings; he gave him commandments for his people, and showed him something of his glory.
4 For his loyalty and gentleness he sanctified him, choosing him alone out of all human beings;
5 he allowed him to hear his voice, and led him into the darkness;
6 he gave him the commandments face to face, the law of life and knowledge, to teach Jacob his ordinances and Israel his decrees. He raised up Aaron, a holy man like Moses, his brother, of the tribe of Levi.
7 He made an everlasting covenant with him, and gave him the priesthood of the people. He adorned him with impressive vestments, he dressed him in a robe of glory.
8 He clothed him in glorious perfection and invested him with rich ornaments, the breeches, the long robe, the ephod.
9 To surround the robe he gave him pomegranates, and many gold bells all round to chime at every step, for their sound to be heard in the Temple as a reminder to the children of his people;
10 and a sacred vestment of gold and aquamarine and scarlet, the work of an embroiderer; the pectoral of judgement, the urim and thummim, of plaited crimson, the work of a craftsman;
11 precious stones cut like seals mounted in gold, the work of a jeweller, as a reminder with their engraved inscriptions of the number of the tribes of Israel;
12 and a golden diadem on his turban, engraved with the seal of consecration; superb ornamentation, magnificent work, adornment to delight the eye.
13 There had never been such lovely things before him, and no one else has ever put them on, but only his own sons, and his descendants for all time.
14 His sacrifices were to be burnt entirely, twice each day and for ever.
15 Moses consecrated him and anointed him with holy oil; and this was an everlasting covenant for him, and for his descendants as long as the heavens endure, that he should preside over worship, act as priest, and bless the people in the name of the Lord.
16 He chose him out of all the living to offer sacrifices to the Lord, incense and perfume as a memorial to make expiation for the people.
17 He entrusted him with his commandments, committed to him the statutes of the Law for him to teach Jacob his decrees and enlighten Israel on his Law.
18 Others plotted against him, they were jealous of him in the desert, Dathan and Abiram and their men, Korah and his crew in fury and rage.
19 The Lord saw it and was displeased, his raging fury made an end of them; he worked miracles on them, consuming them by his flaming fire.
20 And he added to Aaron's glory, he gave him an inheritance; he allotted him the offerings of the first-fruits, before all else, as much bread as he could want.
21 Thus they eat the sacrifices of the Lord which he gave to him and his posterity.
22 But of the people's territory he inherits nothing, he alone of all the people has no share, 'For I myself am your share and heritage.'
23 Phinehas son of Eleazar is third in glory because of his zeal in the fear of the Lord, because he stood firm when the people revolted, with a staunch and courageous heart; and in this way made expiation for Israel.
24 Hence a covenant of peace was sealed with him, making him governor of both sanctuary and people, and securing to him and his descendants the high priestly dignity for ever.
25 There was also a covenant with David son of Jesse, of the tribe of Judah, a royal succession by exclusively linear descent, but the succession of Aaron passes to all his descendants.
26 May God endow your hearts with wisdom to judge his people uprightly, so that the virtues of your ancestors may never fade, and their glory may pass to all 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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