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Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And these <i>are</i> the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab, the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />These then are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />These then are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />These then are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the first-born, and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />These then are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These are the names of Aaron’s sons: Nadab, the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These are the names of Aaron&#8217s sons: Nadab, the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the first-born, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Aaron's four sons, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Aaron; Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The names of Aaron's sons are Nadab (the firstborn), Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Aaron had four sons: Nadab, the oldest, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Aaron were Nadab the first-born, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab, the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Aaron; Nadab the first-born, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, then Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And these [are] the names of the sons of Aaron: the firstborn Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And these are the names of the sons of Aaron: the first-born Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And these the names of the sons of Aaron: the first-born Nadab, and Abihu, and Eleazar and Ithamar.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And these the names of the sons of Aaron: his firstborn Nadab, then Abiu, and Eleazar, and Ithamar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Aaron: his firstborn Nadab, then Abihu, and Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />These are the names of Aaron’s sons: Nadab, the firstborn, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab, his first-born, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Ahron the firstborn: Nadab and Abihu and Eliazar and Ithamar.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the first-born, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And these <i>are</i> the names of the sons of Aaron; Nadab the first-born; and Abiud, Eleazar and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/3-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=650" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/3.htm">The Sons of Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>This is the account of Aaron and Moses at the time the LORD spoke with Moses on Mount Sinai. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: wə·’êl·leh (Conj-w:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">These</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mō·wṯ (N-mpc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">are the names</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/175.htm" title="175: ’a·hă·rōn (N-proper-ms) -- An elder brother of Moses. Of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses.">of Aaron:</a> <a href="/hebrew/5070.htm" title="5070: nā·ḏāḇ (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite name. From nadab; liberal; Nadab, the name of four Israelites.">Nadab</a> <a href="/hebrew/1060.htm" title="1060: hab·bə·ḵō·wr (Art:: N-ms) -- First-born. From bakar; firstborn; hence, chief.">the firstborn,</a> <a href="/hebrew/30.htm" title="30: wa·’ă·ḇî·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- He is father, a son of Aaron. From 'ab and huw'; father of Him; Abihu, a son of Aaron.">then Abihu,</a> <a href="/hebrew/499.htm" title="499: ’el·‘ā·zār (N-proper-ms) -- God has helped, six Isr. From 'el and azar; God helper; Elazar, the name of seven Israelites.">Eleazar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/385.htm" title="385: wə·’î·ṯā·mār (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Land of palms, a son of Aaron. From 'iy and tamar; coast of the palm-tree; Ithamar, a son of Aaron.">and Ithamar.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23</a></span><br />And Aaron married Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/10-1.htm">Leviticus 10:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-2</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-28.htm">1 Samuel 2:28</a></span><br />And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-4.htm">Hebrews 5:4</a></span><br />No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/29-9.htm">Exodus 29:9</a></span><br />Wrap the sashes around Aaron and his sons and tie headbands on them. The priesthood shall be theirs by a permanent statute. In this way you are to ordain Aaron and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-3.htm">1 Chronicles 6:3</a></span><br />The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-12.htm">Exodus 40:12-15</a></span><br />Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. / And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. / Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-13.htm">1 Chronicles 23:13</a></span><br />The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11</a></span><br />Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/30-30.htm">Exodus 30:30</a></span><br />Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10</a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Hebrews 9:6-7</a></span><br />When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/39-41.htm">Exodus 39:41</a></span><br />and the woven garments for ministering in the sanctuary, both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And these are the names of the sons of Aaron; Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/26-60.htm">Numbers 26:60</a></b></br> And unto Aaron was born Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23</a></b></br> And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife; and she bare him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1</a></b></br> And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, <i>even</i> Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/3-1.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-1.htm">Abihu</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-1.htm">Abi'hu</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-16.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-16.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/numbers/1-20.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/exodus/34-20.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-16.htm">Ithamar</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-16.htm">Ith'amar</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-1.htm">Nadab</a> <a href="/exodus/6-14.htm">Oldest</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/3-3.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/numbers/3-4.htm">Abihu</a> <a href="/numbers/26-60.htm">Abi'hu</a> <a href="/numbers/3-4.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/numbers/3-12.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/numbers/3-12.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/numbers/3-4.htm">Ithamar</a> <a href="/numbers/4-28.htm">Ith'amar</a> <a href="/numbers/3-4.htm">Nadab</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-15.htm">Oldest</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-1.htm">The sons of Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-5.htm">The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-14.htm">Are numbered by their families</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-21.htm">The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Of the Kohathites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-33.htm">Of the Merarites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-38.htm">The place and charge of Moses and Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-40.htm">The firstborn are freed by the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-44.htm">The balances are refunded</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His sons were designated to serve as priests, a role of significant religious and cultural importance in ancient Israel. The naming of Aaron's sons here emphasizes their priestly lineage and the hereditary nature of the priesthood, which was a central aspect of Israelite worship and governance.<p><b>Nadab the firstborn,</b><br>Nadab, as the firstborn, held a position of prominence and responsibility. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the firstborn son often had special privileges and duties, including leadership roles. However, Nadab's story is also a cautionary tale, as he later disobeyed God by offering unauthorized fire before the Lord, resulting in his death (<a href="/leviticus/10.htm">Leviticus 10:1-2</a>). This incident underscores the importance of obedience and reverence in worship.<p><b>then Abihu,</b><br>Abihu, like his brother Nadab, was also involved in the incident of offering unauthorized fire. His inclusion here serves as a reminder of the consequences of failing to adhere to God's commands. The deaths of Nadab and Abihu highlight the holiness required of those who serve in God's presence and the seriousness of the priestly office.<p><b>Eleazar,</b><br>Eleazar succeeded Aaron as high priest after Aaron's death (<a href="/numbers/20-25.htm">Numbers 20:25-28</a>). His role was crucial in the continuation of the priestly line and the maintenance of the tabernacle worship. Eleazar's leadership is noted during the conquest of Canaan and in the distribution of the land (<a href="/joshua/14.htm">Joshua 14:1</a>). He represents faithfulness and continuity in the priestly duties.<p><b>and Ithamar.</b><br>Ithamar, the youngest son of Aaron, also served as a priest. After the deaths of Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar were the remaining sons to carry on the priestly duties. Ithamar's role is less prominent in the biblical narrative, but he is mentioned in the context of overseeing the work of the Levites (<a href="/exodus/38-21.htm">Exodus 38:21</a>). His inclusion signifies the importance of all members of the priestly family in the service of the tabernacle.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a></b><br>The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. He was chosen by God to serve as a mediator between God and the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/nadab.htm">Nadab</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Aaron, who was consecrated as a priest. His name means "generous" or "noble."<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/abihu.htm">Abihu</a></b><br>The second son of Aaron, also consecrated as a priest. His name means "he is my father."<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/eleazar.htm">Eleazar</a></b><br>The third son of Aaron, who later became the high priest after Aaron's death. His name means "God has helped."<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/ithamar.htm">Ithamar</a></b><br>The fourth son of Aaron, who served as a priest alongside his brothers. His name means "island of palms."<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_heritage.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Heritage</a></b><br>Aaron's sons were given a significant spiritual legacy. As believers, we should value and uphold the spiritual heritage passed down to us, ensuring we live in a way that honors God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Nadab and Abihu's account serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of disobedience. We must approach God with reverence and adhere to His commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/roles_and_responsibilities_in_ministry.htm">Roles and Responsibilities in Ministry</a></b><br>Each of Aaron's sons had specific roles in the priesthood. Similarly, God assigns each of us unique roles within the body of Christ, and we should faithfully fulfill our responsibilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_and_help.htm">God's Provision and Help</a></b><br>The name Eleazar, meaning "God has helped," reminds us that God is our helper in all circumstances. We can rely on His strength and guidance in our ministry and daily lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_ithamar_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Ithamar in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_herod_the_great.htm">Who was Ithamar in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_eleazar_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Eleazar in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_1_chr_24_with_other_genealogies.htm">How can the list of priestly divisions in 1 Chronicles 24 be reconciled with conflicting genealogies in other Old Testament passages?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/3-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">These</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵ֛לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are the names</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמ֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּֽנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Aaron:</span><br /><span class="heb">אַהֲרֹ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(’a·hă·rōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Nadab</span><br /><span class="heb">נָדָ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḏāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5070.htm">Strong's 5070: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nadab -- an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the firstborn;</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבְּכ֣וֹר ׀</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bə·ḵō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> </span><span class="str2">Firstborn, chief</span><br /><br /><span class="word">then Abihu,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲבִיה֕וּא</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·ḇî·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_30.htm">Strong's 30: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abihu -- 'he is father', a son of Aaron</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eleazar,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְעָזָ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(’el·‘ā·zār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_499.htm">Strong's 499: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Ithamar.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִיתָמָֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’î·ṯā·mār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_385.htm">Strong's 385: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ithamar -- 'land of palms', a son of Aaron</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/3-2.htm">Numbers 3:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/3-2.htm">Numbers 3:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/3-2.htm">Numbers 3:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/3-2.htm">Numbers 3:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/3-2.htm">Numbers 3:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/3-2.htm">Numbers 3:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/3-2.htm">Numbers 3:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/3-2.htm">Numbers 3:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/3-2.htm">Numbers 3:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/3-2.htm">Numbers 3:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/3-2.htm">OT Law: Numbers 3:2 These are the names of the sons (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/3-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 3:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 3:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/3-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 3:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 3:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>