Elazar was a son of Aaron who succeeded him in the role of the high priest. He continued his role in the land of Israel and assisted Joshua in the partitioning of the land among tribes and families.
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Eleazar's Role in Apportioning the LandTANAKH
Eleazar's Role in Apportioning the Land
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Eleazar the priest played a crucial role in the apportioning of the land among the Israelites, partnering with Joshua in this significant task. The Book of Numbers explains the process of the land among the tribes of Israel.
Joshua's Inquiries to ElazarMIDRASH
Joshua's Inquiries to Elazar
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The transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua required a new method of divine communication, highlighting the partnership of Joshua and Elazar in hearing God's word. The Sifrei Bamidbar, a third-century halakhic midrash, details the procedure by which Joshua would consult Elazar the High Priest using the Urim and Thummim.
The Divine Bestowal of the PriesthoodMIDRASH
The Divine Bestowal of the Priesthood
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The event of Moses transferring Aaron's priestly vestments to Elazar highlights the honor Moses accorded to Aaron in his death. The Sifra, an early halachic midrash on Leviticus, explains that the process was moreover a miraculous one.
Settling in the Promised LandCOMMENTARY
Settling in the Promised Land
COMMENTARY
The death of Elazar marks the end of an era and the beginning of the Israelites' settlement in their homeland. This text discusses the conclusion of the Book of Joshua, highlighting the deaths of Joshua and Elazar, and signifies the pivotal moment when the Israelites settle in the Promised Land.