Hymes, David2019-09-252019-09-252016-04-0920070118-8534http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12424/236738"Aaron's divine appointment as the head of the tribe of Levi and the priesthood has a core component that resists general application. In Num 3.6 the Levities are to stand (nau) before Aaron and serve him ('imih mx). His family becomes a priestly dynasty that receives special treatment (Num 3.2-3). They have exclusive rights to ministry (intf), while others are prohibited to approach (alp). At the same time, there are some aspects within the narrative depictions of Aaron that can be applied without twisting basic exegetical principles, however they tend to be negative rather than positive."engWith permission of the license/copyright holderLeadershipHeroicAaronNum 3.2-3Biblical TheologyBible (texts, commentaries)Old TestamentDogmaticsArticle