Leviticus 21:2

God's Word

However, you are allowed to become unclean when one of your nearest relatives dies. These relatives include your mother, father, son, daughter, or brother,

Cross References

Leviticus 18:6

“Never have sexual intercourse with anyone related to you by blood. I am the Lord.

Leviticus 21:11

He must never go near any dead bodies or become unclean, even for his father or mother.

Leviticus 21:3

and especially an unmarried virgin sister who is still close to you.

1 Thessalonians 4:13

Brothers and sisters, we don’t want you to be ignorant about those who have died. We don’t want you to grieve like other people who have no hope.