Abihu

Summary

Son of Aaron and Elisheba. One of the four priests consecrated with his father and brothers. Offered strange fire before the LORD with his brother Nadab and was consumed by divine fire. First appearance in Exodus 6:23 as one of Aaron’s sons.

Key Passages

Exodus 6:23, Leviticus 8-10, Numbers 3:2, Numbers 26:6

Important Verses

• “And Nadab and Abihu took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not.” — Leviticus 10:1
• “And there went out fire from the LORD, and devoured them before the LORD: and they died unto the LORD.” — Leviticus 10:2

Related People

• Aaron — Father, high priest
• Moses — Uncle, leader of Israel
• Nadab — Brother, also died offering strange fire
• Eleazar & Ithamar — Brothers, survived to serve as priests
• Elisheba — Mother, daughter of Amminadab