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Illustration of the sin of Nadab and Abihu, from a 1907 Bible card.

In the Book of Exodus, the Book of Leviticus and the Book of Numbers, Nadab () and Abihu () were respectively the eldest and second-eldest of the sons of Aaron.

They offered a sacrifice with unauthorized fire before the LORD, disobeying his instructions.

Nadab and Abihu were consumed immediately by God ’ s fire.

They trespassed upon a task that belonged only between God and the high priest.

The priests were commanded not to mourn, but the people at large were permitted.