Numbers 3:4

God's Word

Nadab and Abihu died in the Lord’s presence because they offered unauthorized fire in his presence in the Desert of Sinai. They had no children. So only Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests during the lifetime of their father Aaron.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 24:1

The divisions of Aaron’s descendants were as follows: Aaron’s sons were Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

Numbers 16:35

Fire came from the Lord and consumed the 250 men who were offering incense.

Numbers 19:3

Give it to the priest Eleazar. It must be taken outside the camp and slaughtered in his presence.

Numbers 20:25

Bring Aaron and his son Eleazar up on Mount Hor.

Numbers 26:61

But Nadab and Abihu had died because they offered unauthorized fire in the Lord’s presence.

Numbers 3:5

The Lord said to Moses,