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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/26.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/26.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But Nadab and Abihu died when they made an offering before the LORD with unauthorized fire.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But Nadab and Abihu died when they burned before the LORD the wrong kind of fire, different than he had commanded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But Nadab and Abihu died when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />but Nadab and Abihu died when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Nadab and Abihu died, when they offered strange fire before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Nadab and Abihu died when they offered profane fire before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Nadab and Abihu died when they offered strange fire before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But Nadab and Abihu died when they offered strange fire before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But Nadab and Abihu died when they offered strange fire before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But Nadab and Abihu died when they offered strange fire before Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But Nadab and Abihu died [in the presence of God] when they offered [in their ceremonial censers] strange [unholy, unacceptable, unauthorized] fire before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but Nadab and Abihu died when they presented unauthorized fire before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but Nadab and Abihu died when they presented unauthorized fire before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Nadab and Abihu died, when they offered strange fire before Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But Nadab and Abihu had died when they offered fire that was unacceptable to the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Nadab and Abihu died, when they offered strange fire before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But Nadab and Abihu had died because they offered unauthorized fire in the LORD's presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Nadab and Abihu died when they offered unholy fire to the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But Nadab and Abihu died when they offered unauthorized fire in the LORD's presence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />but Nadab and Abihu died when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But Nadab and Abihu died when they offered strange fire before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Nadab and Abihu died, when they offered strange fire before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Nadab and Abihu died, when they offered strange fire before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Nadab and Abihu died when they offered strange fire before Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Nadab dies—Abihu also—in their bringing strange fire near before YHWH.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Nadab dieth -- Abihu also -- in their bringing near strange fire before Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Nadab will die, and Abihu, in their bringing near strange fire before Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of whom Nadab and Abiu died, when they had offered the strange fire before the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Of these, Nadab and Abihu died, when they had offered strange fire before the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But Nadab and Abihu died when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But Nadab and Abihu died when they offered unholy fire before the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But Nadab and Abihu died when they offered strange fire before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Nadab and Abihu died when they brought strange fire before LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Nadab and Abihu died, when they offered strange fire before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Nadab and Abiud died when they offered strange fire before the Lord in the wilderness of Sina.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/26-61.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=8349" 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/26.htm">The Levites Numbered</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">60</span>Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar were born to Aaron, <span class="reftext">61</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5070.htm" title="5070: nā·ḏāḇ (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite name. From nadab; liberal; Nadab, the name of four Israelites.">but Nadab</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.">and Abihu</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·yā·māṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">died</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: bə·haq·rî·ḇām (Prep-b:: V-Hifil-Inf:: 3mp) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">when they offered</a> <a href="/hebrew/2114.htm" title="2114: zā·rāh (Adj-fs) -- A primitive root; to turn aside; hence to be a foreigner, strange, profane; specifically to commit adultery.">unauthorized</a> <a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: ’êš- (N-cs) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire.">fire</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD.</a> </span><span class="reftext">62</span>The registration of the Levites totaled 23,000, every male a month old or more; they were not numbered among the other Israelites, because no inheritance was given to them among the Israelites.…<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="/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="/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="/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="/leviticus/16-1.htm">Leviticus 16:1</a></span><br />Now the LORD spoke to Moses after the death of two of Aaron’s sons when they approached the presence of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-12</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? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.<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="/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="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Hebrews 5:1-4</a></span><br />Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...<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/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="/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="/1_kings/2-27.htm">1 Kings 2:27</a></span><br />So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-4.htm">Numbers 3:4</a></span><br />Nadab and Abihu, however, died in the presence of the LORD when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD in the Wilderness of Sinai. And since they had no sons, only Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests during the lifetime of their father Aaron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-11.htm">Hebrews 10:11</a></span><br />Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-19.htm">1 Chronicles 9:19</a></span><br />Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Nadab and Abihu died, when they offered strange fire before the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">those that</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-49.htm">Numbers 1:49</a></b></br> Only thou shalt not number the tribe of Levi, neither take the sum of them among the children of Israel:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/3-39.htm">Numbers 3:39</a></b></br> All that were numbered of the Levites, which Moses and Aaron numbered at the commandment of the LORD, throughout their families, all the males from a month old and upward, <i>were</i> twenty and two thousand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/4-27.htm">Numbers 4:27,48</a></b></br> At the appointment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burdens, and in all their service: and ye shall appoint unto them in charge all their burdens… </p><p class="hdg">they were not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-49.htm">Numbers 1:49</a></b></br> Only thou shalt not number the tribe of Levi, neither take the sum of them among the children of Israel:</p><p class="hdg">because</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/18-20.htm">Numbers 18:20-24</a></b></br> And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Thou shalt have no inheritance in their land, neither shalt thou have any part among them: I <i>am</i> thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/35-2.htm">Numbers 35:2-8</a></b></br> Command the children of Israel, that they give unto the Levites of the inheritance of their possession cities to dwell in; and ye shall give <i>also</i> unto the Levites suburbs for the cities round about them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/10-9.htm">Deuteronomy 10:9</a></b></br> Wherefore Levi hath no part nor inheritance with his brethren; the LORD <i>is</i> his inheritance, according as the LORD thy God promised him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/26-60.htm">Abihu</a> <a href="/numbers/26-60.htm">Abi'hu</a> <a href="/numbers/26-19.htm">Death</a> <a href="/numbers/26-19.htm">Died</a> <a href="/numbers/26-19.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/numbers/23-30.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/numbers/23-30.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/26-10.htm">Overtook</a> <a href="/numbers/16-39.htm">Presented</a> <a href="/numbers/14-31.htm">Strange</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-13.htm">Unauthorized</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-10.htm">Unholy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-3.htm">Abihu</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-3.htm">Abi'hu</a> <a href="/numbers/26-65.htm">Death</a> <a href="/numbers/27-3.htm">Died</a> <a href="/numbers/27-8.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/numbers/28-4.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/numbers/28-2.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/27-3.htm">Overtook</a> <a href="/numbers/28-2.htm">Presented</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-39.htm">Strange</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-1.htm">Unauthorized</a> <a href="/numbers/35-33.htm">Unholy</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/26-1.htm">The sum of all Israel is taken in the plains of Moab</a></span><br><span class="reftext">52. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/26-52.htm">The law of dividing among them the inheritance of the land</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/26-57.htm">The families and number of the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">63. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/26-63.htm">None but Caleb and Joshua was left of those who were numbered at Sinai</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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Their deaths are recorded in <a href="/leviticus/10.htm">Leviticus 10:1-2</a>, where they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD. This event underscores the seriousness of approaching God with reverence and obedience. Their deaths serve as a warning about the consequences of disobedience and the holiness required in worship. The incident highlights the importance of following God's commands precisely, as deviation can lead to severe consequences.<p><b>when they offered unauthorized fire</b><br>The "unauthorized fire" refers to an offering that was not commanded by God. In the context of the Levitical priesthood, specific instructions were given for offerings and sacrifices. Nadab and Abihu's actions were a direct violation of these instructions, demonstrating a lack of respect for God's holiness and authority. This act of presumption is often seen as a symbol of human attempts to approach God on their own terms, rather than His. The incident emphasizes the need for adherence to divine instructions in worship practices.<p><b>before the LORD</b><br>The phrase "before the LORD" indicates the presence of God, particularly in the tabernacle, where His glory dwelt among the Israelites. This setting underscores the gravity of Nadab and Abihu's actions, as they were performed in the direct presence of God. The tabernacle was a sacred space, and any act of disobedience there was especially egregious. This phrase also serves as a reminder of God's omnipresence and the need for holiness in His presence, a theme that runs throughout the Bible, from the Old Testament to the New Testament teachings on the holiness of God and the reverence due to Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nadab_and_abihu.htm">Nadab and Abihu</a></b><br>Sons of Aaron, the first high priest of Israel. They were consecrated as priests but died because they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, an act of disobedience and irreverence.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a></b><br>The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. He was the father of Nadab and Abihu and played a significant role in leading the Israelites in worship and sacrifices.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/u/unauthorized_fire.htm">Unauthorized Fire</a></b><br>This refers to the offering made by Nadab and Abihu that was not commanded by God. It symbolizes disobedience and a lack of reverence for God's holiness and instructions.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is holy and requires His people to approach Him with reverence and obedience.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The place where the Israelites worshiped God and where the priests performed their duties. It was the center of Israelite worship and the place where God's presence dwelled among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_god's_holiness.htm">Reverence for God's Holiness</a></b><br>God's holiness demands that we approach Him with reverence and obedience. Nadab and Abihu's account serves as a warning against casual or irreverent worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The importance of adhering to God's instructions is paramount. Disobedience, especially in worship, can have severe consequences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_worship.htm">The Role of Leadership in Worship</a></b><br>As leaders in worship, priests (and by extension, church leaders today) have a responsibility to model obedience and reverence in their service to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_sin.htm">The Seriousness of Sin</a></b><br>Sin, especially in the context of worship, is taken seriously by God. It is crucial to understand the gravity of sin and its impact on our relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_grace_and_mercy.htm">God's Grace and Mercy</a></b><br>While this passage highlights judgment, it also points us to the need for God's grace and mercy, which are fully realized in Jesus Christ, our High Priest.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 26</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/can_angels_have_offspring.htm">Who were Israel's seventy elders?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_harsh_punishment_for_unclear_offense.htm">Why would a compassionate God impose such a harsh punishment for an unclear ritual offense (Lev 10)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_nadab_and_abihu_in_the_bible.htm">Who were Nadab and Abihu in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/26-61.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">but Nadab</span><br /><span class="heb">נָדָ֖ב</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">and Abihu</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲבִיה֑וּא</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">died</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֥מָת</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·māṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when they offered</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּהַקְרִיבָ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·haq·rî·ḇām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">unauthorized</span><br /><span class="heb">זָרָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(zā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2114.htm">Strong's 2114: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn aside, to be a, foreigner, strange, profane, to commit adultery</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fire</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵשׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(’êš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_784.htm">Strong's 784: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/26-61.htm">Numbers 26:61 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/26-61.htm">Numbers 26:61 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/26-61.htm">Numbers 26:61 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/26-61.htm">Numbers 26:61 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/26-61.htm">Numbers 26:61 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/26-61.htm">Numbers 26:61 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/26-61.htm">Numbers 26:61 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/26-61.htm">Numbers 26:61 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/26-61.htm">Numbers 26:61 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/26-61.htm">Numbers 26:61 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/26-61.htm">OT Law: Numbers 26:61 Nadab and Abihu died when they offered (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/26-60.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 26:60"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 26:60" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/26-62.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 26:62"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 26:62" /></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>