SIN AND DEATH OF NADAB AND ABIHU An illustration of the necessity of a punctilious observance of the regulations. We have no means of ascertaining the precise nature of the trespass committed by the two eldest sons of Aaron. In view of Leviticus 16:12 (cp. Numbers 16:46; Revelation 8:5) we may suppo... [ Continue Reading ]
THEM THAT COME NIGH ME] i.e. the priests (cp. Exodus 19:22; Ezekiel 42:13; Ezekiel 43:19). The greater the privilege the greater the responsibility. Judgement begins at the house of God (1 Peter 4:17). HELD HIS PEACE] acknowledged the justice of the penalty. 4. See Exodus 6:22. It would not have bee... [ Continue Reading ]
It was the duty of the priests to instruct the people in their religious duties, and to set an example to them: cp. Ezekiel 44:23.... [ Continue Reading ]
GOAT OF THE SIN OFFERING] i.E. the people's sin offering (Leviticus 9:15). Aaron's own sin offering had been burned in accordance with the law (Leviticus 9:8). But instead of eating the flesh of the people's sacrifice, as prescribed in Leviticus 6:26, he had burned it also. When charged with contrav... [ Continue Reading ]