Key Figures — Exodus 24

5 figures

Moses
Mediator between God and the Israelites.
Moses ascends Mount Sinai to receive the tablets of the covenant and communicates God's laws to the people.
Related passages
- Exodus Chapter 19 (Moses prepares the people to meet God)
- Deuteronomy Chapter 9 (Moses recounts receiving the tablets)
Aaron
High Priest and assistant to Moses.
Aaron accompanies Moses partway up the mountain and later becomes the high priest for Israel.
Related passages
- Exodus Chapter 32 (Aaron and the golden calf)
- Leviticus Chapter 8 (Aaron's consecration as high priest)
Nadab and Abihu
Sons of Aaron and priests.
Nadab and Abihu accompany Moses and Aaron partway up the mountain, witnessing God's glory.
Related passages
- Leviticus Chapter 10 (Nadab and Abihu's unauthorized offering)
Seventy Elders of Israel
Representatives of the people.
The elders accompany Moses, Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu to witness God's glory, representing the people of Israel.
Related passages
- Numbers Chapter 11 (Seventy elders receive the Spirit)
Joshua
Assistant to Moses.
Joshua accompanies Moses further up the mountain, demonstrating his role as Moses' assistant and future leader.
Related passages
- Exodus Chapter 17 (Joshua leads the battle against Amalek)
- Joshua Chapter 1 (Joshua's commission as leader)

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