So they went near, and carried them in their coats out of the camp; as Moses had said.
So they came forward and carried the bodies away in their tunics, taking them outside the camp, just as Moses had instructed.
The writer is describing how Moses' relatives obediently removed the bodies of Aaron's sons who had died for offering unauthorized fire before God.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Leviticus, which details the laws and rituals for the ancient Israelites, Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu had just been ordained as priests but offered unauthorized fire before the Lord, leading to their immediate death as a punishment for their disobedience. This event underscored God's holiness and the need for precise adherence to His instructions in worship. Moses then directed their relatives to handle the bodies carefully, carrying them out of the camp in their priestly garments to preserve ritual purity and show respect for the dead.
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