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and she bare him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Aaron took to himself Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Nahshon, as wife; and she bore him Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Aaron married Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab, the sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Aaron married Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab, the sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Aaron married Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab, the sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Aaron took Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab, the sister of Nahshon, as a wife, and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Aaron married Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab and the sister of Nahshon, and she gave birth to Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Aaron married Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon. She bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Aaron married Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon. She bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Aaron took him Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab, the sister of Nahshon, to wife; and she bare him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Aaron married Elisheba. She was the daughter of Amminadab and the sister of Nahshon; they had four sons, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Aaron took him Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab, the sister of Nahshon, to wife; and she bare him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Aaron married Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon. She gave birth to Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Aaron married Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon; she bore him Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Aaron married Elisheba daughter of Amminadab, sister of Nahshon. She bore him Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Aaron took Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab, the sister of Nahshon, as his wife; and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Aaron took him Elisheba daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, for a wife; and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Aaron took Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab, the sister of Nahshon, as his wife; and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Aaron takes Elisheba daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to himself for a wife, and she bears to him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Aaron taketh Elisheba daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to himself for a wife, and she beareth to him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Aaron will take Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to him for a wife; and she will bare to him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Aaron took to wife Elizabeth the daughter of Aminadab, sister of Nahason, who bore him Nadab, and Abiu, and Eleazar, and Ithamar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now Aaron took as a wife Elizabeth, the daughter of Amminadab, sister of Nahshon, who bore for him Nadab, and Abihu, and Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Aaron married Elisheba, Amminadab’s daughter, the sister of Nahshon; she bore him Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Aaron married Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Aaron took to wife Elisabeth, the daughter of Amminadab, sister of Nehshon, and she bore him Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Aaron took Elishba, daughter of Aminadab, the sister of Nakhshon, as wife, and she bore Nadab and Abihu and Eliazar and Ithamar.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Aaron took him Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab, the sister of Nahshon, to wife; and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Aaron took to himself to wife Elisabeth daughter of Aminadab sister of Naasson, and she bore to him both Nadab and Abiud, and Eleazar and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/6-23.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/kVae3PiKqhs?start=1339" 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/exodus/6.htm">Genealogies of Moses and Aaron</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><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.">And Aaron</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">married</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: lə·’iš·šāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman."></a> <a href="/hebrew/472.htm" title="472: ’ĕ·lî·še·ḇa‘ (N-proper-fs) -- God is an oath, the wife of Aaron. From 'el and sheba'; God of oath; Elisheba, the wife of Aaron.">Elisheba,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: baṯ- (N-fsc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">the daughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/5992.htm" title="5992: ‘am·mî·nā·ḏāḇ (N-proper-ms) -- From am and nadab; people of liberality; Amminadab, the name of four Israelites.">of Amminadab</a> <a href="/hebrew/269.htm" title="269: ’ă·ḥō·wṯ (N-fsc) -- Sister. Irregular feminine of 'ach; a sister (like 'Ezrachiy), literally and figuratively).">and sister</a> <a href="/hebrew/5177.htm" title="5177: naḥ·šō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- Brother-in-law of Aaron. From nachash; enchanter; Nachshon, an Israelite.">of Nahshon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: wat·tê·leḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">and she bore</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></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/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/30.htm" title="30: ’ă·ḇî·hū (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/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></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/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/385.htm" title="385: ’î·ṯā·mār (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">24</span>The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These were the clans of the Korahites.…<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="/numbers/26-59.htm">Numbers 26:59</a></span><br />and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.<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="/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="/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="/leviticus/21-13.htm">Leviticus 21:13-14</a></span><br />The woman he marries must be a virgin. / He is not to marry a widow, a divorced woman, or one defiled by prostitution. He is to marry a virgin from his own people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-2.htm">Numbers 3:2-4</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, then Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests. / 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="/numbers/18-1.htm">Numbers 18:1</a></span><br />So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood.<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="/psalms/106-16.htm">Psalm 106:16</a></span><br />In the camp they envied Moses, as well as Aaron, the holy one of the LORD.<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="/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="/hebrews/7-27.htm">Hebrews 7:27</a></span><br />Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-7.htm">Hebrews 9:7</a></span><br />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="/hebrews/9-25.htm">Hebrews 9:25</a></span><br />Nor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5</a></span><br />Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife; and she bore him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.</p><p class="hdg">Elisheba</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-5.htm">Luke 1:5</a></b></br> There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife <i>was</i> of the daughters of Aaron, and her name <i>was</i> Elisabeth.</p><p class="hdg">Amminadab</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-7.htm">Numbers 1:7</a></b></br> Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Numbers 2:3</a></b></br> And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab <i>shall be</i> captain of the children of Judah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ruth/4-19.htm">Ruth 4:19,20</a></b></br> And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab, … </p><p class="hdg">Nadab</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/24-1.htm">Exodus 24:1,9</a></b></br> And he said unto Moses, Come up unto the LORD, thou, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel; and worship ye afar off… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/10-1.htm">Leviticus 10:1,2</a></b></br> And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/3-2.htm">Numbers 3:2-4</a></b></br> And these <i>are</i> the names of the sons of Aaron; Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/6-20.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-2.htm">Abihu</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-2.htm">Abi'hu</a> <a href="/luke/3-34.htm">Amminadab</a> <a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Ammin'adab</a> <a href="/exodus/6-20.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/exodus/6-20.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/exodus/6-20.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/exodus/2-21.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/matthew/1-15.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/matthew/1-15.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/ezra/8-2.htm">Ithamar</a> <a href="/ezra/8-2.htm">Ith'amar</a> <a href="/exodus/6-20.htm">Married</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-2.htm">Nadab</a> <a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Nahshon</a> <a href="/exodus/6-20.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/exodus/6-20.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/6-25.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/exodus/24-1.htm">Abihu</a> <a href="/exodus/24-1.htm">Abi'hu</a> <a href="/numbers/1-7.htm">Amminadab</a> <a href="/numbers/1-7.htm">Ammin'adab</a> <a href="/exodus/6-25.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/exodus/6-25.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/exodus/6-25.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/exodus/20-10.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/exodus/6-25.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/exodus/6-25.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Ithamar</a> <a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Ith'amar</a> <a href="/exodus/6-25.htm">Married</a> <a href="/exodus/24-1.htm">Nadab</a> <a href="/numbers/1-7.htm">Nahshon</a> <a href="/exodus/15-20.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/exodus/6-25.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/6-1.htm">God renews his promise by his name JEHOVAH</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/6-9.htm">Moses vainly attempts to encourage the Israelites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/6-10.htm">He and Aaron are again sent to Pharaoh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/6-14.htm">Genealogies of Reuben, Simeon and Levi, of whom came Moses and Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/6-26.htm">The history resumed</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 marriage to Elisheba signifies the establishment of a priestly lineage. Elisheba, whose name means "God is my oath," is a woman of notable lineage, connecting Aaron to the tribe of Judah through marriage. This union symbolizes the unity and cooperation between the tribes of Levi and Judah, which are significant in Israel's history.<p><b>the daughter of Amminadab</b><br>Amminadab is a member of the tribe of Judah, and his name means "my kinsman is noble." This connection to Judah is significant, as Judah is the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ would descend. The mention of Amminadab highlights the importance of family lineage and heritage in biblical narratives, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promises through specific family lines.<p><b>and sister of Nahshon</b><br>Nahshon is a prominent figure in the tribe of Judah and is recognized as a leader during the wilderness journey. He is listed in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew, underscoring the messianic significance of this family line. Nahshon's leadership role and his connection to Aaron through Elisheba further illustrate the interconnectedness of Israel's tribes and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.<p><b>and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar</b><br>These four sons of Aaron are significant in the establishment of the priesthood. Nadab and Abihu, the eldest, are known for their tragic deaths due to offering unauthorized fire before the Lord, as recorded in <a href="/leviticus/10.htm">Leviticus 10</a>. This event underscores the holiness required in serving God and the serious nature of the priestly office. Eleazar and Ithamar continued the priestly line, with Eleazar succeeding Aaron as high priest. The priesthood established through Aaron's sons is a type of the ultimate high priesthood of Jesus Christ, who perfectly mediates between God and humanity.<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 played a crucial role in leading the Israelites out of Egypt and establishing the priesthood.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/elisheba.htm">Elisheba</a></b><br>The wife of Aaron, daughter of Amminadab, and sister of Nahshon. Her marriage to Aaron links the priestly line to the tribe of Judah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/amminadab.htm">Amminadab</a></b><br>Elisheba's father, a member of the tribe of Judah. His lineage is significant in the genealogy of Jesus Christ.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/nahshon.htm">Nahshon</a></b><br>Elisheba's brother, who later becomes a leader of the tribe of Judah during the wilderness journey.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/nadab,_abihu,_eleazar,_and_ithamar.htm">Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar</a></b><br>The sons of Aaron and Elisheba. Nadab and Abihu are known for their disobedience in offering unauthorized fire before the Lord, while Eleazar and Ithamar continued the priestly line.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_heritage.htm">The Importance of Godly Heritage</a></b><br>Aaron's marriage to Elisheba connects the priestly line to the tribe of Judah, emphasizing the significance of family heritage in God's plan. Believers are encouraged to value and uphold their spiritual heritage.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_in_worship.htm">Obedience in Worship</a></b><br>The account of Nadab and Abihu serves as a cautionary tale about the necessity of following God's instructions in worship. It reminds us to approach God with reverence and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Aaron's role as high priest and Nahshon's leadership in Judah highlight the responsibilities that come with leadership positions. Christians are called to lead with integrity and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_interconnectedness_of_god's_people.htm">The Interconnectedness of God's People</a></b><br>The genealogical connections in this verse illustrate how God weaves together the lives of His people for His purposes. We are reminded that our lives are part of a larger account.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_amminadab_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Amminadab in the Bible?</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_were_nadab_and_abihu_in_the_bible.htm">Who were Nadab and Abihu 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><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) <span class= "bld">Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon.</span>--Amminadab and Naashon were among the ancestors of David (<a href="/context/ruth/4-19.htm" title="And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,">Ruth 4:19-20</a>; <a href="/context/1_chronicles/2-10.htm" title="And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah;">1Chronicles 2:10-15</a>), and their names are consequently found in the genealogies of our Lord (<a href="/matthew/1-4.htm" title="And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;">Matthew 1:4</a>; <a href="/context/luke/3-32.htm" title="Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,">Luke 3:32-33</a>). Naashon was "prince of Judah" at the time of the Exodus (<a href="/numbers/1-7.htm" title="Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.">Numbers 1:7</a>; <a href="/numbers/1-16.htm" title="These were the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel.">Numbers 1:16</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab</span>. Amminadah had not been previously mentioned. He was a descendant of Judah, through Pharez and Hezron, and held a place in the line of our Lord's ancestry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/6-23.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">And Aaron</span><br /><span class="heb">אַהֲרֹ֜ן</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">married</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקַּ֨ח</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·qaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Elisheba,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלִישֶׁ֧בַע</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lî·še·ḇa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_472.htm">Strong's 472: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elisheba -- 'God is an oath', the wife of Aaron</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the daughter</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּת־</span> <span class="translit">(baṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Amminadab</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמִּינָדָ֛ב</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mî·nā·ḏāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5992.htm">Strong's 5992: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amminadab -- 'my kinsman is noble', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and sister</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲח֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_269.htm">Strong's 269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sister -- a sister</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Nahshon.</span><br /><span class="heb">נַחְשׁ֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(naḥ·šō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5177.htm">Strong's 5177: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nahshon -- brother-in-law of Aaron</span><br /><br /><span class="word">She bore</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתֵּ֣לֶד</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tê·leḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him Nadab</span><br /><span class="heb">נָדָב֙</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">אֲבִיה֔וּא</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">אִֽיתָמָֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(’î·ṯā·mār)</span><br /><span class="parse">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/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/6-23.htm">OT Law: Exodus 6:23 Aaron took Elisheba the daughter of Amminadab (Exo. 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