Why was Aaron not allowed to speak to Pharaoh?
In the biblical account of Moses and Aaron's interactions with Pharaoh in the book of Exodus, there is no explicit prohibition or instruction preventing Aaron from speaking to Pharaoh. In fact, God instructed Moses to bring Aaron with him to serve as his spokesman when addressing Pharaoh.
In Exodus 4:14-16 (NIV), it is recorded:
"Then the Lord’s anger burned against Moses, and he said, 'What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know he can speak well. He is already on his way to meet you, and he will be glad to see you. You shall speak to him and put words in his mouth; I will help both of you speak and will teach you what to do.'"
This passage clearly shows that God acknowledged Aaron's ability to speak and allowed him to serve as Moses' spokesperson when dealing with Pharaoh. Throughout the interactions with Pharaoh, both Moses and Aaron played key roles in delivering God's messages and performing miracles as directed by God.
So, Aaron was indeed allowed to speak to Pharaoh, and he did so under the guidance and direction of God, working alongside his brother Moses in the mission to free the Israelites from Egyptian bondage.
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