22 And the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, journeyed from Kadesh, and came unto mount Hor.
22 The whole Israelite community set out from Kadesh and came to Mount Hor.
22 And they journeyed from Kadesh, and the people of Israel, the whole congregation, came to Mount Hor.
22 The People of Israel, the entire company, set out from Kadesh and traveled to Mount Hor.
22 Then the children of Israel, the whole congregation, journeyed from Kadesh and came to Mount Hor.
22 The whole community of Israel left Kadesh and arrived at Mount Hor.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 20:22
Commentary on Numbers 20:22-29
(Read Numbers 20:22-29)
God bids Aaron prepare to die. There is something of displeasure in these orders. Aaron must not enter Canaan, because he had failed in his duty at the waters of strife. There is much of mercy in them. Aaron, though he dies for his transgression, dies with ease, and in honour. He is gathered to his people, as one who dies in the arms of Divine grace. There is much significancy in these orders. Aaron must not enter Canaan, to show that the Levitical priesthood could make nothing perfect; that must be done by bringing in a better hope. Aaron submits, and dies in the method and manner appointed; and, for aught that appears, with as much cheerfulness as if he had been going to bed. It was a great satisfaction to Aaron to see his son, who was dear to him, preferred; and his office preserved and secured: especially, to see in this a figure of Christ's everlasting priesthood. A good man would desire, if it were the will of God, not to outlive his usefulness. Why should we covet to continue any longer in this world, than while we may do some service in it for God and our generation?