The whole congregation sorrowed for Aaron, yet they could not feel the loss so keenly as did Moses. The death of Aaron forcibly reminded Moses that his own end was near; but short as the time of his stay on earth must be, he deeply felt the loss of his constant companion--the one who had shared his joys and sorrows, his hopes and fears, for so many long years. Moses must now continue the work alone; but he knew that God was his friend, and upon Him he leaned more heavily.

Hele forsamlingen sørgede over Aron, men de følte dog ikke tabet så smerteligt som Moses. Arons død mindede Moses alvorligt om, at hans eget liv også snart var forbi. Men selv om han kun skulle være på jorden en ganske kort tid, følte han dybt tabet af det menneske, der til stadighed havde stået ved hans side - ham, der havde delt hans glæder og sorger, hans håb og frygt i så mange, lange år. Nu skulle Moses fortsætte gerningen alene, men han vidste, at Gud var hans ven, og nu støttede han sig endnu mere til ham.