Numbers 3:2 web — These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

World English Bible

"These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar."

— Numbers 3:2, World English Bible

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Numbers 3 — Context

1

Now this is the history of the generations of Aaron and Moses in the day that Yahweh spoke with Moses in Mount Sinai.

2

These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

3

These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests who were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest's office.

4

Nadab and Abihu died before Yahweh, when they offered strange fire before Yahweh, in the wilderness of Sinai, and they had no children. Eleazar and Ithamar ministered in the priest's office in the presence of Aaron their father.

5

Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

Numbers 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 3:2 say?
Numbers 3:2 in the World English Bible reads: “These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.”
Where is Numbers 3:2 in the Bible?
Numbers 3:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 3, verse 2.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 3:2.
What translation should I read Numbers 3:2 in?
Numbers 3:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 3:2?
Numbers 3:2 reads (WEB): “These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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