Numbers 3:4

“And Nadab and Abihu died before the LORD, when they offered strange fire before the LORD, in the wilderness of Sinai, and they had no children: and Eleazar and Ithamar ministered in the priest’s office in the sight of Aaron their father.”

"And Nadab and Abihu died before the LORD, when they offered strange fire before the LORD, in the wilderness of Sinai, and they had no children: and Eleazar and Ithamar ministered in the priest’s office in the sight of Aaron their father." - Numbers 3:4
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What does Numbers 3:4 mean?

The Bible verse Numbers 3:4 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And Nadab and Abihu died before the LORD, when they offered strange fire before the LORD, in the wilderness of Sinai, and they had no children: and Eleazar and Ithamar ministered in the priest's office in the…

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The Cost of Strange Fire: A Reflection on Reverence and Holiness

Numbers 3:4 reminds us of a somber truth in the life of those called to serve the Lord: "And Nadab and Abihu died before the LORD, when they offered strange fire before the LORD, in the wilderness of Sinai, and they had no children: and Eleazar and Ithamar ministered in the…

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A Prayer for Reverence and Obedience to God's Commands

O Heavenly Father, we humbly come before You, our Creator and Sustainer, recognizing Your supreme authority, Your holiness, and Your righteousness. In a world that often disregards Your commandments and standards, we seek to align our hearts and minds with Your divine will…

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Numbers 3:4 - "And Nadab and Abihu died before the LORD, when they offered strange fire before the LORD, in the wilderness of Sinai, and they had no children: and Eleazar and Ithamar ministered in the priest's office in the sight of Aaron their father."
Numbers 4:3 - "From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation."
Numbers 4:7
Numbers 4:8
Numbers 3:41
Numbers 4:4 - "This shall be the service of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation, about the most holy things:"
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Numbers 4:7-8
Numbers 3:16 - "And Moses numbered them according to the word of the LORD, as he was commanded."
Numbers 3:3 - "These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests which were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest's office."
Numbers 4:24 - "This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, to serve, and for burdens:"
Numbers 4:21 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 7:4 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 3:5 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 3:11 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 3:44 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 4:38 - "And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, throughout their families, and by the house of their fathers,"
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Levites selected as priests in numbers 3
Numbers 3:42 - "And Moses numbered, as the LORD commanded him, all the firstborn among the children of Israel."
Numbers 3:18 - "And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families; Libni, and Shimei."
Numbers 4:29 - "¶ As for the sons of Merari, thou shalt number them after their families, by the house of their fathers;"
"From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation." - Numbers 4:3
Numbers 4:42 - "¶ And those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, throughout their families, by the house of their fathers,"
Numbers 3:19 - "And the sons of Kohath by their families; Amram, and Izehar, Hebron, and Uzziel."
Numbers 3:14 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,"
Numbers 3:23 - "The families of the Gershonites shall pitch behind the tabernacle westward."
Numbers 3:17 - "And these were the sons of Levi by their names; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari."
Numbers 4:17 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,"