The rod or staff represents control over the dual nature of the snake, or the Moses-like harnessing of the powers of the snake.

Egyptian archaeologists have announced that they recently discovered a bronze sword bearing the symbol of King Ramesses II, the pharaoh mentioned in the Book of Exodus.

Exodus 7:10-12: "And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and they did so as the LORD had commanded: and Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh, and before his servants, and it became a ...

Appears in exhibition catalog as entry no. 387 (Sale info: To Be Auctioned). [Exhibited under heading: "Scripture."] Executor's Sale. Catalogue of Valuable Cabinet and other Oil Paintings; and a large ...

The rod or staff represents control over the dual nature of the snake, or the Moses-like harnessing of the powers of the snake.