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Numbers 3

Numbers 3:2

The Sons of Aaron · Numbers 3:1–4
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Translations

Modern
These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, then Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
Traditional
And these are the names of the sons of Aaron; Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
Literal
And these are the names of the sons of Aaron; the firstborn Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
Latin
Et hæc nomina filiorum Aaron: primogenitus ejus Nadab, deinde Abiu, et Eleazar, et Ithamar.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, then Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Notes

Numbers 3:1–4

Aaron's family line provided the priests who led Israel's worship. Aaron's four sons were the core of Israel's priesthood. They served in God's presence on behalf of the people. God chose (ordained) them to lead and serve as ministers in the Tent of Meeting. They also acted as guardians of God's covenant with his people.

Numbers 3:1–4:49

Israel's priests and Levites had duties like moving, assembling, protecting, and maintaining the Tent of Meeting. The way God organized the tribes highlighted his concern for these priestly tasks.

Theme notes and profiles

Eleazar

Parallels

Leviticus 10:1–7

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Abihu: Son of Aaron Eleazar: Son of Aaron, high priest after his father Ithamar: Youngest son of Aaron; served as priest Nadab: Son of Aaron, consumed by fire for offering incense

Glossary

Abihu Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Eleazar Genealogy Ithamar Nadab Numbers, Book of

Topics

Abihu: Son of Aaron Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Mount Sinai: Aaron and his Sons Selected for Priesthood