Common English Bible

Sirach 45:17-21 Common English Bible (CEB)

17. By his commandments,the Lord gave him authorityover covenants for judgment,to teach Jacob the testimonies,and to enlighten Israel with his Law.

18. Strangers conspired against Aaron,and they were jealous of himin the wilderness;those who were withDathan and Abiramand the company of Korahassembled in anger and fury.

19. The Lord saw it and wasn’t pleased,and they were destroyedin his furious anger;he performed wonders among them,consuming them in a blazing fire.

20. He added to Aaron’s gloryand gave him an inheritance;he gave him as his sharethe initial portion of the early produce;he prepared in abundancebread from the early produce.

21. They also will eat the sacrificesof the Lord,which he gave to himand to his descendants.