1 From his descendants the Lord brought forth a man of mercy, who found favor in the sight of all flesh and was beloved by God and man, Moses, whose memory is blessed.
2 He made him equal in glory to the holy ones, and made him great in the fears of his enemies.
3 By his words he caused signs to cease; the Lord glorified him in the presence of kings. He gave him commands for his people, and showed him part of his glory.
4 He sanctified him through faithfulness and meekness; he chose him out of all mankind.
5 He made him hear his voice, and led him into the thick darkness, and gave him the commandments face to face, the law of life and knowledge, to teach Jacob the covenant, and Israel his judgments.
6 He exalted Aaron, the brother of Moses, a holy man like him, of the tribe of Levi.
7 He made an everlasting covenant with him, and gave him the priesthood of the people. He blessed him with splendid vestments, and put a glorious robe upon him.
8 He clothed him with superb perfection, and strengthened him with the symbols of authority, the linen breeches, the long robe, and the ephod.
9 And he encircled him with pomegranates, with very many golden bells round about, to send forth a sound as he walked, to make their ringing heard in the temple as a reminder to the sons of his people;
10 with a holy garment, of gold and blue and purple, the work of an embroiderer; with the oracle of judgment, Urim and Thummim;
11 with twisted scarlet, the work of a craftsman; with precious stones engraved like signets, in a setting of gold, the work of a jeweler, for a reminder, in engraved letters, according to the number of the tribes of Israel;
12 with a gold crown upon his turban, inscribed like a signet with "Holiness," a distinction to be prized, the work of an expert, the delight of the eyes, richly adorned.
13 Before his time there never were such beautiful things. No outsider ever put them on, but only his sons and his descendants perpetually.
14 His sacrifices shall be wholly burned twice every day continually.
15 Moses ordained him, and anointed him with holy oil; it was an everlasting covenant for him and for his descendants all the days of heaven, to minister to the Lord and serve as priest and bless his people in his name.
16 He chose him out of all the living to offer sacrifice to the Lord, incense and a pleasing odor as a memorial portion, to make atonement for the people.
17 In his commandments he gave him authority and statutes and judgments, to teach Jacob the testimonies, and to enlighten Israel with his law.
18 Outsiders conspired against him, and envied him in the wilderness, Dathan and Abiram and their men and the company of Korah, in wrath and anger.
19 The Lord saw it and was not pleased, and in the wrath of his anger they were destroyed; he wrought wonders against them to consume them in flaming fire.
20 He added glory to Aaron and gave him a heritage; he allotted to him the first of the first fruits, he prepared bread of first fruits in abundance;
21 for they eat the sacrifices to the Lord, which he gave to him and his descendants.
22 But in the land of the people he has no inheritance, and he has no portion among the people; for the Lord himself is his portion and inheritance.
23 Phinehas the son of Eleazar is the third in glory, for he was zealous in the fear of the Lord, and stood fast, when the people turned away, in the ready goodness of his soul, and made atonement for Israel.
24 Therefore a covenant of peace was established with him, that he should be leader of the sanctuary and of his people, that he and his descendants should have the dignity of the priesthood for ever.
25 A covenant was also established with David, the son of Jesse, of the tribe of Judah: the heritage of the king is from son to son only; so the heritage of Aaron is for his descendants.
26 May the Lord grant you wisdom in your heart to judge his people in righteousness, so that their prosperity may not vanish, and that their glory may endure throughout their generations.
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Ecclesiastical 46 presents a list of biblical leaders and heroes who were blessed by God and honored by the people of Israel. Among them, stands out the figure of King David, who is praised for his courage, wisdom and piety. The following verses are related to the topics covered in this chapter:
1 Samuel 16:13: "Then Samuel took the horn of olive oil, and anointed it among his brothers; and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord he seized David; then Samuel rose, and returned to Ramá." This verse refers to David's anointing as King of Israel by Samuel, showing how he was chosen by God to lead the people.
1 Samuel 17:45: "Then David said to the Philistine, You come to me with a sword, and with a throw, and with a shield; but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the god of hosts of Israel, whom Africaled. " This verse describes David's courage in facing Goliath, showing how he trusted God to help him overcome his enemies.
1 Kings 2:10-11: "And David slept with his parents, and was buried in the city of David. And he reigned in his place Solomon, his son, who established the throne of the Lord's kingdom upon Israel." This verse refers to the death of David and his succession for his son Solomon, showing how David left a lasting legacy as a great king of Israel.
Psalm 51:10: "Creates in me, O God, a pure heart, and renews in me a straight spirit." This verse refers to Psalm 51, which is traditionally attributed to David and describes his prayer of repentance after his sin with Bathsheba. He shows David's humility and his desire to have a pure heart before God.
Hebrews 11:32: "And what more will I be? Because time would be lacking from Gideon, and Barak, and Samson, and Jephth, and David, and Samuel and Prophets." This verse is part of the "gallery of faith" in Hebrews 11, which highlights notable figures from the Old Testament that lived by faith. David is included in this list, showing how he was recognized as a great hero of faith.
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