1 Chronicles 24:2

Verse

But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.

American Standard Version (1901)

But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the priest’s office.

Bible in Basic English

But Nadab and Abihu came to their end before their father, and had no children; so Eleazar and Ithamar did the work of priests.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But Nadab and Abiu died before their father, and had no children: so Eleazar, and Ithamar did the office of the priesthood.

Free Bible Version

But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons. Only Eleazar and Ithamar carried on as priests.

Geneva Bible 1599

But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the Priestes office.

King James (Authorized) Version

But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the priest’s office.

Translation for Translators

But Nadab and Abihu died before their father died, and they had no children. So their younger brothers Eleazar and Ithamar became the priests.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Nadab and Abihu died before their father died. They had no children, so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.

Noah Webster Bible

But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the priests' office.

World English Bible

But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children; therefore Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.

Young's Literal Translation

and Nadab dieth, and Abihu, in the presence of their father, and they had no sons, and Eleazar and Ithamar act as priests.

Context

Twenty-Four Divisions of Priests

¹These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.²But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.

Summary

This verse describes the division of the descendants of Aaron, the high priest, into groups for their priestly duties. The organization of the priests into courses or divisions ensured that the responsibilities of the priesthood were carried out effectively and fairly among the descendants of Aaron. Each group had specific duties to perform in the tabernacle or temple, highlighting the importance of order and structure in the worship of God. This system allowed for the priests to serve in a coordinated manner, maintaining the sacred rituals and offerings according to God's instructions.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Nadab and Abihu died before their father - That is, during his lifetime. Eleazar and Ithamar executed the priest's office - These two served the office during the life of their father Aaron; after his death Eleazar succeeded in the high priesthood. And under Eli the high priest, the family of Ithamar re-entered into that office.

1 Chronicles 24:2

Twenty-Four Divisions of Priests

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Berean Standard Bible

But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.

American Standard Version (1901)

But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the priest’s office.

Bible in Basic English

But Nadab and Abihu came to their end before their father, and had no children; so Eleazar and Ithamar did the work of priests.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But Nadab and Abiu died before their father, and had no children: so Eleazar, and Ithamar did the office of the priesthood.

Free Bible Version

But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons. Only Eleazar and Ithamar carried on as priests.

Geneva Bible 1599

But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the Priestes office.

King James (Authorized) Version

But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the priest’s office.

Translation for Translators

But Nadab and Abihu died before their father died, and they had no children. So their younger brothers Eleazar and Ithamar became the priests.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Nadab and Abihu died before their father died. They had no children, so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.

Noah Webster Bible

But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the priests' office.

World English Bible

But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children; therefore Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.

Young's Literal Translation

and Nadab dieth, and Abihu, in the presence of their father, and they had no sons, and Eleazar and Ithamar act as priests.

1 Chronicles 24:2

Verse

Context

Twenty-Four Divisions of Priests

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

1 Chronicles 24:2

Twenty-Four Divisions of Priests

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary