Num 3:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3 : All of Aaron’s sons were anointed for ministry. Sadly, two of them, Nadab and Abihu, later died for offering strange fire to God, showing that even those chosen for special service must obey God’s commands ( v. 3 ). They had no children, so their line ended as a punishment. The two younger sons, Eleazar and Ithamar, continued to serve, working under Aaron’s direction. This taught that young people should respect and learn from those with experience. It was also a comfort to Aaron to see his younger sons serve faithfully (3 John 4 ).

‏ Numbers 3:3

v. 3: All of Aaron’s sons were anointed for ministry. Sadly, two of them, Nadab and Abihu, later died for offering strange fire to God, showing that even those chosen for special service must obey God’s commands (v. 3 ^a). They had no children, so their line ended as a punishment. The two younger sons, Eleazar and Ithamar, continued to serve, working under Aaron’s direction. This taught that young people should respect and learn from those with experience. It was also a comfort to Aaron to see his younger sons serve faithfully (3 John 4 ^b).