To quell the rebellion among the people, each leader brought their staff (walking stick, not assistants) to the tabernacle and laid them before God. In the morning, the staff that had sprouted buds would signify God's choice for leadership. Aaron's rod not only budded, but had leaves and ripe almonds growing from it. This staff was placed in the tabernacle as a perpetual testimony to God's sovereign choice.
Aaron and his sons are then given instructions for their own sustenance. Portions of the offerings brought to the tabernacle would provide them with the food they needed. They would still need to offer their own sacrifices, but God was making gracious provision for those who would be engaged full-time in representing Him to the community.
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