Biblical references thumb|James Tissot, The Rod of Aaron Devours the Other Rods In Israelite culture, the rod ( maṭṭeh) was a natural symbol of authority,, ; , ; . as the tool used by the shepherd to correct and guide his flock.. Moses, in fact, initially carried his rod while tending his sheep,. and later it became his symbol of authority over the Israelites..
Biblical references thumb|James Tissot The Rod of Aaron Devours the Other Rods In Israelite culture the rod ( maṭṭeh) was a natural symbol of authority ;  ;  as the tool used by the shepherd to correct and guide his flock Moses in fact initially carried his rod while tending his sheep and later it became his symbol of authority over the Israelites