Numbers 17

The twelve chiefs of the tribes are commanded to take their rods, and to write the name of each tribe upon the rod that belonged to its representative; but the name of Aaron is to be written on the rod of the tribe of Levi, Numbers 17:1-3 . The rods are to be laid up before the Lord, who promises that the man's rod whom he shalt choose for priest shall blossom, Numbers 17:4 , Numbers 17:5 . The rods are produced and laid up before the tabernacle, Numbers 17:6 , Numbers 17:7 . Aaron's rod alone buds, blossoms, and bears fruit, Numbers 17:8 , Numbers 17:9 . It is laid up before the testimony as a token of the manner in which God had disposed of the priesthood, Numbers 17:10 , Numbers 17:11 . The people are greatly terrified, and are apprehensive of being destroyed, Numbers 17:12 , Numbers 17:13 .