22 He did not convince the crowd and end their suffering by his own strength or by weapons—he did it by reminding them of the wonderful agreements you had made with our ancestors.
23 Piles of dead bodies were everywhere when Aaron succeeded in turning away your anger, and in keeping others from being struck down.
24 And his long robe symbolized the entire universe, while the four rows of precious stones on his breastpiece stood for our glorious ancestors, and his turban represented you, our majestic God.
25 At the sight of these, the death angel retreated in fear. A little of your anger was enough.