Why Moses Called Aaron Before the Elders of Israel

Sifra, Mekhilta deMiluim II 2

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

2) "Moses called to Aaron and to his sons": Because the L–rd honored Aaron at first, so, Moses honored him afterwards. Where is it seen that the L–rd honored him at first? In (Shemoth 19:24): "And go up, you and Aaron with you" — so, Moses honored him afterwards, viz.: "Moses called to Aaron and to his sons and (only afterwards) to the elders of Israel."

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PriesthoodMosesWisdomFaith

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