These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, then Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
Parallel translations
- WEB These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
- KJV And these are the names of the sons of Aaron; Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
- NKJV And these are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab, the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
- NASB These then are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.
- NLT The names of Aaron’s sons were Nadab (the oldest), Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
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Quick answer
Aaron's four sons are named: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. These were the men consecrated to assist in the priesthood.
Overview
The listing of Aaron's sons establishes the priestly family line. As firstborn, Nadab held a position of prominence, with his brothers following. This genealogy sets the stage for the sobering account that follows, reminding readers that priestly privilege carried solemn responsibility before a holy God.
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- Exod 6:23And Aaron married Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.
- Num 26:60Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar were born to Aaron,
- 1 Chr 24:1These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
- Exod 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.
- 1 Chr 6:3The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
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