Numbers 26:60
New International Version
Aaron was the father of Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

New Living Translation
To Aaron were born Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

English Standard Version
And to Aaron were born Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Berean Standard Bible
Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar were born to Aaron,

King James Bible
And unto Aaron was born Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

New King James Version
To Aaron were born Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

New American Standard Bible
And to Aaron were born Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

NASB 1995
To Aaron were born Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

NASB 1977
And to Aaron were born Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

Legacy Standard Bible
And to Aaron were born Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

Amplified Bible
To Aaron were born Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Christian Standard Bible
Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar were born to Aaron,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar were born to Aaron,

American Standard Version
And unto Aaron were born Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

Contemporary English Version
Aaron was the father of Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

English Revised Version
And unto Aaron were born Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Aaron was the father of Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Good News Translation
Aaron had four sons, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

International Standard Version
To Aaron were born Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Majority Standard Bible
Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar were born to Aaron,

NET Bible
And to Aaron were born Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

New Heart English Bible
To Aaron were born Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

Webster's Bible Translation
And to Aaron was born Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

World English Bible
To Aaron were born Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And born to Aaron [are] Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar;

Young's Literal Translation
And born to Aaron Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar;

Smith's Literal Translation
And will be born to Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and Eleazar and Ithamar.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of Aaron were born Nadab and Abiu, and Eleazar and Ithamar:

Catholic Public Domain Version
From Aaron were born Nadab and Abihu, and Eleazar and Ithamar.

New American Bible
To Aaron were born Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

New Revised Standard Version
To Aaron were born Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And to Aaron were born Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Nadab and Abihu and Eliazar and Ithamar were born to Ahron.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And unto Aaron were born Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And to Aaron were born both Nadab and Abiud, and Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Levites Numbered
59and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam. 60Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar were born to Aaron, 61but Nadab and Abihu died when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD.…

Cross References
Exodus 6:20
And Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years.

Exodus 2:1-2
Now a man of the house of Levi married a Levite woman, / and she conceived and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him for three months.

Exodus 15:20
Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing.

Exodus 4:14
Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses, and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well, and he is now on his way to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.

Exodus 4:27
Meanwhile, the LORD had said to Aaron, “Go and meet Moses in the wilderness.” So he went and met Moses at the mountain of God and kissed him.

Exodus 7:1
The LORD answered Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet.

Exodus 7:7
Moses was eighty years old and Aaron was eighty-three when they spoke to Pharaoh.

Exodus 28:1
“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.

Leviticus 10:1-2
Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command. / So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died in the presence of the LORD.

Deuteronomy 10:6
The Israelites traveled from Beeroth Bene-jaakan to Moserah, where Aaron died and was buried, and Eleazar his son succeeded him as priest.

1 Chronicles 6:3
The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Psalm 77:20
You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

Psalm 105:26
He sent Moses His servant, and Aaron, whom He had chosen.

Acts 7:35
This Moses, whom they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ is the one whom God sent to be their ruler and redeemer through the angel who appeared to him in the bush.

Acts 7:37
This is the same Moses who told the Israelites, ‘God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers.’


Treasury of Scripture

And to Aaron was born Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Numbers 3:4
And Nadab and Abihu died before the LORD, when they offered strange fire before the LORD, in the wilderness of Sinai, and they had no children: and Eleazar and Ithamar ministered in the priest's office in the sight of Aaron their father.

Leviticus 10:1,2
And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not…

1 Chronicles 24:1,2
Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar…

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Nadab, Abihu
Nadab and Abihu were the first two sons of Aaron, the brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. They were consecrated as priests alongside their father (Exodus 28:1). However, they are most known for their disobedience to God when they offered "unauthorized fire" before the Lord, which resulted in their deaths (Leviticus 10:1-2). This incident underscores the importance of obedience and reverence in worship, highlighting the holiness required in approaching God. Their story serves as a warning about the consequences of disregarding God's commands.

Eleazar
Eleazar was the third son of Aaron and succeeded his father as high priest after Aaron's death (Numbers 20:25-28). He played a significant role in the leadership of Israel during the wilderness period and the conquest of Canaan. Eleazar's priesthood is marked by faithfulness and adherence to God's laws, contrasting with the fate of his older brothers. He is also involved in the distribution of the land among the tribes of Israel (Joshua 14:1). Eleazar's role as high priest is a type of Christ, who is our eternal High Priest, mediating between God and humanity (Hebrews 4:14-16).

Ithamar
Ithamar was the youngest son of Aaron and served as a priest alongside his brothers. He was responsible for the oversight of the tabernacle and its furnishings (Exodus 38:21). Ithamar's descendants continued the priestly line, and his lineage is mentioned in the genealogies of the priests (1 Chronicles 24:1-6). His role emphasizes the continuity and faithfulness required in the service of God, as well as the importance of family lineage in the priesthood.

were born to Aaron
Aaron, the brother of Moses, was chosen by God to be the first high priest of Israel, establishing the Aaronic priesthood (Exodus 28:1). His sons, as part of this priestly line, were integral to the religious life of Israel, serving in the tabernacle and later the temple. The priesthood of Aaron and his sons is a foreshadowing of the ultimate priesthood of Jesus Christ, who fulfills and surpasses the Old Testament priestly system (Hebrews 7:11-28). Aaron's family highlights the theme of divine election and the responsibilities that come with being chosen by God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Aaron
The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. He played a crucial role in leading the Israelites out of Egypt and establishing the priesthood.

2. Nadab
The eldest son of Aaron, who was consecrated as a priest but died for offering unauthorized fire before the Lord (Leviticus 10:1-2).

3. Abihu
The second son of Aaron, who, like his brother Nadab, died for offering unauthorized fire before the Lord.

4. Eleazar
The third son of Aaron, who succeeded his father as high priest and played a significant role in the leadership of Israel.

5. Ithamar
The youngest son of Aaron, who also served as a priest and assisted in the duties of the tabernacle.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Obedience in Worship
The deaths of Nadab and Abihu serve as a sobering reminder of the necessity of following God's commands precisely, especially in worship. This calls us to examine our own worship practices and ensure they align with biblical principles.

The Role of the Priesthood
Aaron and his sons were set apart for a special role in leading the people in worship and maintaining the tabernacle. This points to the importance of spiritual leadership and the responsibility of those who serve in ministry today.

Legacy and Continuation
Despite the failures of some, the priestly line continued through Eleazar and Ithamar. This teaches us about God's faithfulness in maintaining His purposes and the importance of raising up future generations to carry on the work of the ministry.

God's Holiness and Justice
The account of Nadab and Abihu underscores God's holiness and the seriousness of approaching Him with reverence. It challenges us to cultivate a deep respect for God's presence and commands.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Nadab,
נָדָ֖ב (nā·ḏāḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5070: Nadab -- an Israelite name

Abihu,
אֲבִיה֑וּא (’ă·ḇî·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 30: Abihu -- 'he is father', a son of Aaron

Eleazar,
אֶלְעָזָ֖ר (’el·‘ā·zār)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 499: Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites

and Ithamar
אִיתָמָֽר׃ (’î·ṯā·mār)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 385: Ithamar -- 'land of palms', a son of Aaron

were born
וַיִּוָּלֵ֣ד (way·yiw·wā·lêḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

to Aaron,
לְאַהֲרֹ֔ן (lə·’a·hă·rōn)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses


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