Topical Encyclopedia Aaron, the brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel, had four sons: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. These sons played significant roles in the religious and communal life of the Israelites, as outlined in various passages of the Bible.Nadab and Abihu Nadab and Abihu were the eldest sons of Aaron. They were consecrated as priests alongside their father and brothers. However, their tenure as priests was short-lived due to a grave error in their service. In Leviticus 10:1-2 , it is recorded: "Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them, and added incense; and they 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 before the LORD." This incident underscores the importance of adhering strictly to divine instructions in worship. Eleazar Eleazar, the third son of Aaron, succeeded his father as high priest after Aaron's death. He played a crucial role in the leadership of Israel during the wilderness period. Numbers 20:25-28 describes the transfer of the high priesthood: "Take Aaron and his son Eleazar and bring them up Mount Hor. Remove Aaron’s garments and put them on his son Eleazar. Aaron will be gathered to his people and will die there." Eleazar's responsibilities included overseeing the sanctuary and the sacred duties of the priesthood. He also participated in significant events, such as the distribution of the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel (Joshua 14:1). Ithamar Ithamar, the youngest son of Aaron, also served as a priest. He was involved in the oversight of the tabernacle and its furnishings. In Exodus 38:21 , it is noted: "This is the inventory of the tabernacle, the tabernacle of the Testimony, as recorded at Moses’ command by the Levites under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest." Ithamar's descendants continued to serve in the priesthood, and his lineage is mentioned in the genealogies of the priestly families. Legacy and Descendants The descendants of Aaron's sons, particularly Eleazar and Ithamar, continued to serve in the priesthood for generations. The priestly line of Eleazar is highlighted in 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." This passage indicates that the priestly duties were carried on by Eleazar and Ithamar's descendants, ensuring the continuity of the Aaronic priesthood. The children of Aaron, through their roles and actions, significantly impacted the religious life of Israel, establishing a legacy that would influence the priesthood for generations to come. Nave's Topical Index Exodus 6:23,25And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife; and she bore him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Nave's Topical Index 1 Chronicles 6:3 1 Chronicles 24:1,2 Library The Names on Aaron's Breastplate The Bread of God How those that Stirred up this Sedition were Destroyed, According ... Pharaoh the Stubborn Ruler Let Pious Parents, who have Lost Hopeful Children in a Maturer Age ... How Moses and Aaron Returned into Egypt to Pharaoh. Moses. The Covenant of an Everlasting Priesthood Weighed, and Found Wanting The Day of Atonement Resources Why was it bad that Aaron and his sons burned the sin offering in Leviticus 10:16 20? | GotQuestions.orgWhat was the significance of Aaron's rod? | GotQuestions.org Who was Korah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Aaron with Hur Supports the Hands of Moses During Battle Aaron: Commissioned As a Deliverer of Israel Aaron: Consecration of, to the Priesthood Aaron: Descendants of, Ordained Priests Forever Aaron: Enters Upon the Priestly office Aaron: Forbidden to Mourn the Death of his Son, Nadab and Abihu Aaron: His Benedictions Upon the People Aaron: His Presumption, when the Rock is Smitten Aaron: Judges Israel in the Absence of Moses Aaron: Meets Moses in the Wilderness and is Made Spokesman for Moses Aaron: Murmured Against, by the People Aaron: Not Permitted to Enter Canaan Aaron: Places Pot of Manna in the Ark Aaron: Stays the Plague by Priestly Intercession Aaron: Summoned to Sinai With Nadab, Abihu, and Seventy Elders Related Terms Meal-offering (120 Occurrences) Meat-offering (111 Occurrences) |
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