Balsam oil was an aromatic, resinous oil secreted by various plants found, among other places, in Gilead, east of the Jordan River. Having medicinal properties, it was applied to wounds.
هارون بعداً نشان داد که با عمل مشرکانهٔ آنان موافق نبود چرا که با پسران لاوی جانب یَهُوَه را گرفت .‏