Numbers 3:4

4 Nadab and Abihu died {before Yahweh} when they presented a strange fire {before Yahweh} in the desert of Sinai, and {they had no children}. Eleazar and Ithamar served as priest during the presence of Aaron their father.

Numbers 3:4 In-Context

2 These [are] the names of the descendants of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
3 These [are] the names of the descendants of Aaron, the priests, the anointed ones whom {he consecrated as priests}.
4 Nadab and Abihu died {before Yahweh} when they presented a strange fire {before Yahweh} in the desert of Sinai, and {they had no children}. Eleazar and Ithamar served as priest during the presence of Aaron their father.
5 Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,
6 "Bring near the tribe of Levi, and {set the tribe} {before Aaron} the priest, and they will minister to him.

Footnotes 3

  • [a]. Literally "before the face of Yahweh"
  • [b]. Literally "before the face of Yahweh"
  • [c]. Literally "sons were not for them"
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