And unto Aaron was born Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
Aaron had four sons: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
This verse lists the four sons born to Aaron, who was Moses' brother and Israel's first high priest.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, this verse is part of a second census taken by Moses in the wilderness, which helped organize the Israelite tribes for inheritance, military duties, and the continuation of the priesthood. Aaron, as God's chosen high priest and brother of Moses, is listed here with his four sons, who were meant to carry on his priestly lineage. However, by this point, Nadab and Abihu had already died for their disobedience in offering unauthorized fire before the Lord, underscoring the importance of reverence in sacred roles.
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