Moses Calls Mishael and Eltzafan to Bear Aaron's Sons

Sifra, Mekhilta deMiluim II 25

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

25) (Vayikra 10:4): "And Moses called to Mishael and to Eltzafan, the sons of Uziel, the uncle of Aaron (Uziel was Amram's brother)":

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PriesthoodMosesTempleSacrificeSin

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