Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The names of the sons of Aaron were Nadab the firstborn and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. New Living Translation The names of Aaron’s sons were Nadab (the oldest), Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. English Standard Version These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Berean Standard Bible These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, then Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. King James Bible And these are the names of the sons of Aaron; Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. New King James Version And these are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab, the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. New American Standard Bible These then are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. NASB 1995 These then are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. NASB 1977 These then are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the first-born, and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. Legacy Standard Bible These then are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. Amplified Bible These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Christian Standard Bible These are the names of Aaron’s sons: Nadab, the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Holman Christian Standard Bible These are the names of Aaron’s sons: Nadab, the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. American Standard Version And these are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the first-born, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Contemporary English Version Aaron's four sons, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, English Revised Version And these are the names of the sons of Aaron; Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. GOD'S WORD® Translation The names of Aaron's sons are Nadab (the firstborn), Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Good News Translation Aaron had four sons: Nadab, the oldest, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. International Standard Version The sons of Aaron were Nadab the first-born, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar Majority Standard Bible These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, then Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. NET Bible These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab, the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. New Heart English Bible These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Webster's Bible Translation And these are the names of the sons of Aaron; Nadab the first-born, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. World English Bible These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd these [are] the names of the sons of Aaron: the firstborn Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar; Young's Literal Translation And these are the names of the sons of Aaron: the first-born Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar; Smith's Literal Translation And these the names of the sons of Aaron: the first-born Nadab, and Abihu, and Eleazar and Ithamar. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd these the names of the sons of Aaron: his firstborn Nadab, then Abiu, and Eleazar, and Ithamar. Catholic Public Domain Version And these are the names of the sons of Aaron: his firstborn Nadab, then Abihu, and Eleazar, and Ithamar. New American Bible These are the names of Aaron’s sons: Nadab, the firstborn, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. New Revised Standard Version These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd these are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab, his first-born, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these are the names of the sons of Ahron the firstborn: Nadab and Abihu and Eliazar and Ithamar. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And these are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the first-born, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Brenton Septuagint Translation And these are the names of the sons of Aaron; Nadab the first-born; and Abiud, Eleazar and Ithamar. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sons of Aaron1This is the account of Aaron and Moses at the time the LORD spoke with Moses on Mount Sinai. 2These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, then Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 3These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.… Cross References Exodus 6:23 And Aaron married Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. Leviticus 10:1-2 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. 1 Chronicles 24:1-2 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. Exodus 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 Samuel 2:28 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. Hebrews 5:4 No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was. Exodus 29:9 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. 1 Chronicles 6:3 The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Exodus 40:12-15 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. ... 1 Chronicles 23:13 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. Hebrews 7:11 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? Exodus 30:30 Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests. 1 Chronicles 9:10 From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; Hebrews 9:6-7 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. Exodus 39:41 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. Treasury of Scripture And these are the names of the sons of Aaron; Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Numbers 26:60 And unto Aaron was born Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Exodus 6:23 And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife; and she bare him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Exodus 28:1 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, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons. Jump to Previous Aaron Abihu Abi'hu Eleazar Elea'zar Firstborn First-Born Ithamar Ith'amar Nadab OldestJump to Next Aaron Abihu Abi'hu Eleazar Elea'zar Firstborn First-Born Ithamar Ith'amar Nadab OldestNumbers 3 1. The sons of Aaron5. The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn 14. Are numbered by their families 21. The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites 27. Of the Kohathites 33. Of the Merarites 38. The place and charge of Moses and Aaron 40. The firstborn are freed by the Levites 44. The balances are refunded These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Aaron, the brother of Moses, was appointed as the first high priest of Israel. 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. Nadab the firstborn, then Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Persons / Places / Events 1. AaronThe 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. 2. Nadab The firstborn son of Aaron, who was consecrated as a priest. His name means "generous" or "noble." 3. Abihu The second son of Aaron, also consecrated as a priest. His name means "he is my father." 4. Eleazar The third son of Aaron, who later became the high priest after Aaron's death. His name means "God has helped." 5. Ithamar The fourth son of Aaron, who served as a priest alongside his brothers. His name means "island of palms." Teaching Points The Importance of Spiritual HeritageAaron'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. The Consequences of Disobedience 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. Roles and Responsibilities in Ministry 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. God's Provision and Help 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. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Theseוְאֵ֛לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those are the names שְׁמ֥וֹת (šə·mō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8034: A name of the sons בְּֽנֵי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Aaron: אַהֲרֹ֖ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses Nadab נָדָ֑ב (nā·ḏāḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5070: Nadab -- an Israelite name the firstborn; הַבְּכ֣וֹר ׀ (hab·bə·ḵō·wr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1060: Firstborn, chief then Abihu, וַאֲבִיה֕וּא (wa·’ă·ḇî·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 30: Abihu -- 'he is father', a son of Aaron Eleazar, אֶלְעָזָ֖ר (’el·‘ā·zār) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 499: Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites and Ithamar. וְאִיתָמָֽר׃ (wə·’î·ṯā·mār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 385: Ithamar -- 'land of palms', a son of Aaron Links Numbers 3:2 NIVNumbers 3:2 NLT Numbers 3:2 ESV Numbers 3:2 NASB Numbers 3:2 KJV Numbers 3:2 BibleApps.com Numbers 3:2 Biblia Paralela Numbers 3:2 Chinese Bible Numbers 3:2 French Bible Numbers 3:2 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 3:2 These are the names of the sons (Nu Num.) |
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