1 Chronicles 23:13
The sons of Amram; Aaron and Moses: and Aaron was separated, that he should sanctify the most holy things, he and his sons for ever, to burn incense before the Lord, to minister unto him, and to bless in his name for ever.
Cross-reference
1 Chronicles 6:3 repeats the genealogy: sons of Amram (Aaron, Moses, Miriam) and sons of Aaron — directly parallel to 23:13.
Numbers 16:46 has Moses telling Aaron to take a censer and incense to make atonement—demonstrating his intercessory power as the consecrated priest.
Numbers 16:35-40 shows the rebels consumed by fire and their censers hammered into altar plating, reinforcing that only Aaron's line may burn incense.
Numbers 16:16-18 records Korah's followers taking censers with incense to challenge Aaron's exclusive right—a direct contrast to his ordained role.
Numbers 3:27 lists the clan of Amramites (descendants of Amram, father of Aaron and Moses) among Kohathites, connecting to 23:13.
Numbers 16:47 shows Aaron running with incense into the congregation to stop the plague, fulfilling his role as the God-appointed intercessor.
Numbers 18:1 charges Aaron and his sons with bearing the iniquity of the sanctuary, elaborating on their priestly duties from 23:13.
Leviticus 16:13 describes Aaron placing incense on the fire to create a cloud over the mercy seat—the specific incense ritual he was set apart for.
Leviticus 16:12 shows Aaron actually taking a censer of coals and incense to enter the Holy of Holies, fulfilling his consecrated duty.
Leviticus 16:11-19 details Aaron's atonement rituals for the sanctuary, directly fulfilling his consecration duty for most holy things.
Numbers 26:59 names Jochebed as Amram's wife and their children Aaron, Moses, and Miriam, expanding the family record from 23:13.
2 Chronicles 26:18-21 tells of King Uzziah's attempt to burn incense and his leprosy—a stark contrast to Aaron's exclusive right.
Luke 1:9 shows Zechariah, a priest of Aaron's line, chosen by lot to burn incense—a direct continuation of this priestly duty into the NT.
Hebrews 5:4 explicitly states Aaron was called by God — confirming the divine appointment behind his consecration.
Exodus 40:9-15 describes the anointing of Aaron and his sons — the ceremonial act that sanctified them for priestly service.
Exodus 6:20 provides the original record of Amram marrying Jochebed and bearing Aaron and Moses, which 23:13 echoes.
Exodus 30:6-10 instructs Aaron to burn incense daily and make atonement on the altar, matching his consecrated duty here.
Exodus 29:44 declares God consecrates Aaron and his sons as priests — the direct act behind the summary in 1 Chronicles 23:13.
Exodus 29:33-37 details the consecration ritual for Aaron and his sons — the original process of setting them apart for ministry.
Exodus 28:1-14 gives detailed instructions for consecrating Aaron and his sons as priests, fulfilling the role described in 23:13.
Exodus 30:7 describes Aaron burning incense daily, a specific priestly duty that supports his role of ministering before the Lord.
Numbers 18:3-8 outlines the duties and privileges of Aaron and his sons for sanctuary service, reinforcing their consecration.
Revelation 8:3 depicts an angel offering incense with prayers at the heavenly altar, echoing the earthly incense ministry of Aaron.
Leviticus 10:1 recounts Nadab and Abihu's unauthorized fire, contrasting with the proper consecration Aaron's line was set apart for.
Exodus 30:34-38 provides the sacred incense formula that Aaron would use, linking to his burning incense duty.
Leviticus 17:2-6 commands sacrifices be brought to the tent of meeting, where Aaron and his sons minister at the altar.
Leviticus 16:33 extends atonement to the sanctuary, altar, priests, and people, showing the scope of Aaron's consecration duty.
Leviticus 16:32 describes the consecration of the high priest for atonement, echoing Aaron's setting apart here.
In Leviticus 10:18, Aaron receives instruction on eating the sin offering in a holy place, expanding on his handling of most holy things.
Leviticus 10:17 explains Aaron's duty to eat the sin offering — a specific priestly task tied to handling most holy things.
Leviticus 10:10 commands Aaron to distinguish holy from common — a practical duty flowing from his consecration to holy things.
Psalm 99:6 mentions Moses and Aaron among the priests who called on the Lord — a poetic parallel to their set‑apart role in 23:13.
Psalm 106:16 calls Aaron 'the holy one of the Lord' — reinforcing his consecrated status as set apart for sacred duties.
Leviticus 10:2 shows the fatal fire that consumed them, highlighting the grave responsibility of Aaron's consecrated role.