Lev 10:12-15 | MHM | STEP | Leviticus 10:12 – Moses Angry with Eleazar and Ithamar This passage takes place right after the deaths of Nadab and Abihu. Moses tells Aaron and his two remaining sons, Eleazar and Ithamar, to continue their priestly duties. Even during times of sorrow, God’s work must go on. Moses reminds them that God’s mercy in sparing the other sons should encourage them to be faithful and careful in their service. The priests must pay close attention to God’s instructions, especially regarding holy offerings. v. 12-15 : Moses repeats the rules for eating the offerings. The priests must know the difference between what is “most holy” and what is only “holy.” Parts of some sacrifices, like the meat-offering, are most holy and must be eaten by the priests in the tabernacle court, while the breast and shoulder from peace-offerings can be eaten in a clean place and shared with their families. These details come from God’s command, and Moses expects the priests to follow them exactly (Leviticus 10:12-15; 1 Corinthians 11:23 ).

‏ Leviticus 10:12-15

Leviticus 10:12 – Moses Angry with Eleazar and Ithamar

This passage takes place right after the deaths of Nadab and Abihu. Moses tells Aaron and his two remaining sons, Eleazar and Ithamar, to continue their priestly duties. Even during times of sorrow, God’s work must go on. Moses reminds them that God’s mercy in sparing the other sons should encourage them to be faithful and careful in their service. The priests must pay close attention to God’s instructions, especially regarding holy offerings.

v. 12-15: Moses repeats the rules for eating the offerings. The priests must know the difference between what is “most holy” and what is only “holy.” Parts of some sacrifices, like the meat-offering, are most holy and must be eaten by the priests in the tabernacle court, while the breast and shoulder from peace-offerings can be eaten in a clean place and shared with their families. These details come from God’s command, and Moses expects the priests to follow them exactly (Leviticus 10:12-15; 1 Corinthians 11:23 ^a).

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