As priest of the Most High God (1Pet 2:9), I pay close attention whenever priests are mentioned in the Old Testament. Those references give valuable insight or instruction. In this reference from Numbers 4:16, God is telling Moses which parts of the tabernacle the various sons of Levi will carry as they march through the wilderness.

Eleazar, the priest, has the responsibility of carrying . . .

Eleazar, one of David’s three mighty men, is a beautiful analogy for the spiritual battles of life.

First, his name, Eleazar, means “God is my help.” What an auspicious beginning! And it is all the more poignant when you look at Who . . .