Aaron's Rod

Aaron’s Rod [Heb. matteh’  “a staff, rod, shaft, branch, or tribe”]. A significant artefact in biblical history. Aaron’s rod became a serpent and swallowed the magicians’ serpants before Pharaoh (Exod 7:10–12), thereby demonstrating God’s power over Egypt. It was also used during the plagues to turn the Nile into blood (Exod 7:19–20), to bring forth frogs from the waters of Egypt (Exod 8:5–6), and to produce lice from dust (Exod 8:16–17). In addition, after Korah’s rebellion Aaron’s rod blossomed and produced almonds, confirming to the Israelites Aaron’s leadership and selection for the priesthood (Num 17:8). It was later placed before the Ark of the Covenant as a reminder of Aaron’s divine appointment (Num 17:10; cf. Heb 9:4).