Numbers 26:60
Numbers 26:60 in Multiple Translations
Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar were born to Aaron,
And unto Aaron was born Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
And unto Aaron were born Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.
Aaron's sons were Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.
Aaron's sons were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar,
And vnto Aaron were borne Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
And born to Aaron Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar;
To Aaron were born Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.
And to Aaron was born Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
Of Aaron were born Nadab and Abiu, and Eleazar and Ithamar:
Aaron’s sons were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 26:60
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Numbers 26:60 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּוָּלֵ֣ד
לְ/אַהֲרֹ֔ן
אֶת
נָדָ֖ב
וְ/אֶת
אֲבִיה֑וּא
אֶת
אֶלְעָזָ֖ר
וְ/אֶת
אִיתָמָֽר
וַ/יִּוָּלֵ֣ד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לְ/אַהֲרֹ֔ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
Prep | N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
נָדָ֖ב
Nâdâb
H5070
Nadab
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
אֲבִיה֑וּא
ʼĂbîyhûwʼ
H30
Abihu
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אֶלְעָזָ֖ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
Eleazar
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
אִיתָמָֽר
ʼÎythâmâr
H385
Ithamar
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 26:60
וַ/יִּוָּלֵ֣ד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
לְ/אַהֲרֹ֔ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
Prep | N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
נָדָ֖ב
Nâdâb
H5070
"Nadab"
N-proper
Nadab was the name of several Israelites, including the son of Aaron who was struck dead by God. The name means 'generous' and is mentioned in the books of Chronicles and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.30; son of: Abiel (H0022) and Maacah (H4601N); brother of: Kish (H7027), Ner (H5369), Abdon (H5658J), Zur (H6698I), Baal (H1168B), Gedor (H1446I), Ahio (H0283I), Zecher (H2144) and Mikloth (H4732) § Nadab = "generous" 1) eldest son of Aaron by Elisheba; struck dead before the sanctuary in the wilderness for kindling the censers with strange fire 2) son of king Jeroboam I of the northern kingdom of Israel and king of Israel for 2 years before being slain by Baasha 3) a Jerahmeelite, son of Shammai, of the tribe of Judah 4) a son of Gibeon of the tribe of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Nadab. See also: Exodus 6:23; 1 Kings 15:25; 1 Chronicles 24:2.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אֲבִיה֑וּא
ʼĂbîyhûwʼ
H30
"Abihu"
N-proper
Abihu was a son of Aaron, a priest in the Bible. His name means 'he is my father'. Abihu made a mistake by offering wrong sacrifices to God and was punished. He's mentioned in Exodus 6:23.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.23; son of: Aaron (H0175) and Elisheba (H0472); brother of: Nadab (H5070), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) § Abihu = "he is (my) father" a son of Aaron destroyed for sacrificing strange fire to God
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Abihu. See also: Exodus 6:23; Numbers 3:4; 1 Chronicles 24:2.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אֶלְעָזָ֖ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
"Eleazar"
N-proper
Eleazar means God has helped, and was the name of several Israelites, including a high priest and one of David's warriors.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.42 § Eleazar = "God has helped" 1) the high priest son of Aaron 2) Abinadab's son who cared for the ark 3) the priest who rebuilt and dedicated the restored walls of Jerusalem in time of Ezra 4) one of David's mighty warriors 5) a Levite 6) one of the line of Parosh
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: Eleazar. See also: Exodus 6:23; Numbers 31:51; Nehemiah 12:42.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אִיתָמָֽר
ʼÎythâmâr
H385
"Ithamar"
N-proper
Ithamar was a son of Aaron, a leader in the tribe of Levi, first mentioned in Exodus 6:23. He was the youngest of four brothers, including Nadab, Abihu, and Eleazar. His name means 'coast of palms'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.23; son of: Aaron (H0175) and Elisheba (H0472); brother of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030) and Eleazar (H0499) § Ithamar = "coast of palms" fourth and youngest son of Aaron
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Ithamar. See also: Exodus 6:23; Numbers 7:8; Ezra 8:2.
Study Notes — Numbers 26:60
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Context — The Levites Numbered
58These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram,
59and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.
60Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar were born to Aaron,
61but Nadab and Abihu died when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD. 62The registration of the Levites totaled 23,000, every male a month old or more; they were not numbered among the other Israelites, because no inheritance was given to them among the Israelites.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 3:2 | These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, then Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. |
| 2 | Numbers 3:8 | They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle. |
Numbers 26:60 Summary
This verse tells us about the sons of Aaron, who were part of the priestly family. Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar were their names, and they were important in God's plan for the Israelites. Just like how Aaron and his sons were set apart for God's service, as seen in Exodus 28:1, we are also called to be set apart for God's purposes, as described in Romans 12:1-2. By understanding the role of Aaron's sons, we can learn more about God's desire for us to serve Him and follow His instructions, just like the Israelites were supposed to do, as seen in Deuteronomy 10:12-13.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the sons of Aaron mentioned in Numbers 26:60?
The sons of Aaron mentioned in this verse are Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, who were all part of the priestly lineage as described in Exodus 6:23 and Leviticus 10:1-2.
What is the significance of the names of Aaron's sons?
The names of Aaron's sons, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, are significant because they represent the continuation of the priestly lineage, as seen in Exodus 28:1, where Aaron and his sons are consecrated as priests.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of the Israelites?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' journey in the wilderness, where God is establishing the priestly order and the Levites' role in the community, as seen in Numbers 3:6-10 and Deuteronomy 10:8.
What can we learn from the brief mention of Aaron's sons in this verse?
We can learn about the importance of family and lineage in the biblical narrative, as well as the role of the priesthood in the Israelite community, which is further explained in Hebrews 7:1-3 and 1 Peter 2:9.
Reflection Questions
- What does the mention of Aaron's sons in this verse reveal about God's plan for the Israelites?
- How does the priestly lineage of Aaron's sons relate to our own role as priests in God's kingdom, as described in 1 Peter 2:9?
- What can we learn from the example of Aaron's sons about the importance of following God's instructions, as seen in Leviticus 10:1-2?
- How does this verse contribute to our understanding of the biblical theme of family and legacy, as seen in Psalm 127:3-5?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 26:60
[See comments on Numbers 26:57]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 26:60
And the name of Amram's wife was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, whom her mother bare to Levi in Egypt: and she bare unto Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 26:60
57–62. The census of the Levites. They were numbered separately from the secular tribes, because they were not, as a tribe, to possess any land.