1 Chronicles 24:2 meaning and explanation
But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.
1 Chronicles 24:2, Berean Standard Bible
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The Chronicler is listing the divisions of Aaron's descendants for temple service, and here he pauses to explain why only two branches of the family remained. Nadab and Abihu, Aaron's eldest sons, died before their father and left no children, so the priesthood passed through Eleazar and Ithamar.
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