Old Testament · Major figure
Abihu
The second son of Aaron who served as a priest but died for offering unauthorized fire before the Lord.
Abihu was one of the four sons of Aaron appointed to the priesthood during the exodus from Egypt. He witnessed the glory of God on Mount Sinai but was later struck dead for offering unauthorized fire in violation of the Lord's command. His death serves as a solemn warning regarding the necessity of approaching God strictly according to His revealed instructions.
In the text
- Verses
- 11
- Books
- 4
- First appears
- Exodus 6:23
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 24:2
Where Abihu appears
11 verses · 7 chaptersIn the same books
- Ithamar19 versesThe youngest son of Aaron who served as a priest and oversaw the construction of the Tabernacle.
- Nadab19 versesThe eldest son of Aaron who served as a priest but died for offering unauthorized fire before the Lord.
- Uzziel17 versesA son of Kohath and grandson of Levi, he was the patriarch of the Uzzielite clan of the Levites.
- Amram11 versesThe son of Kohath and father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, who descended from the tribe of Levi.
- Mahli10 versesA Levite of the Merari clan who served as a key ancestor of the priestly families in Israel.
- Miriam12 versesA prophetess and sister of Moses and Aaron who led Israel in song after the crossing of the Red Sea.
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