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Nadab

Nadab Son of Aaron who Offered Strange Fire

Old Testamentc. 1445 BC View journey on map

About Nadab

Nadab was the eldest son of Aaron who served as a priest. Along with his brother Abihu, he offered "unauthorized fire" before the Lord, violating God's commands. Fire came from God's presence and consumed them both. Their deaths illustrated the importance of approaching God on His terms.

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Nadab's Character Traits

PriestPresumptuousIrreverent

Nadab's Life Timeline

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  1. Priesthood Establishedc. 1445 BC

    Nadab and Abihu are consecrated as priests along with Aaron.

    EXO 28:1

  2. Mount Sinaic. 1445 BC

    Nadab goes up the mountain with Moses, Aaron, and the elders to see God.

    EXO 24:1, 9-10

  3. Strange Firec. 1445 BC

    Nadab and Abihu offer unauthorized fire before the Lord.

    LEV 10:1

  4. Deathc. 1445 BC

    Fire comes out from the Lord and consumes Nadab and Abihu.

    LEV 10:2

Who is linked to Nadab

Who is linked to Nadab
  • parent of
  • sibling of
  • spouse of
  • covenant with
  • master of
  • in conflict with

Nadab's Key Relationships

Aaron
AaronFamily

Father - Aaron was forbidden from mourning his sons' death publicly.

Moses
MosesFamily

Uncle - Moses explained that God must be treated as holy.

Nadab's Key Locations

The Tabernacle
The Tabernacle

Where Nadab offered strange fire and died.

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Spiritual Lessons from Nadab

Approaching God His Way

Nadab and Abihu offered 'strange fire' - worship not commanded by God. They presumed to approach God on their own terms. God said 'Among those who are near me I will be treated as holy.' We cannot approach God carelessly or on our own terms.

Key Verses about Nadab

Leviticus 10:1-3Numbers 3:4

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