Who is…
Abihu
Meaning: father of Him; i.e., “worshiper of God”
This is the name of the 2nd of the sons of Aaron (Exodus 6:23; Numbers 3:2; 26:60; 1 Chronicles 6:3).
Along with his 3 brothers, he was consecrated to the priest’s office (Exodus 28:1).
With his father and elder brother he accompanied the 70 elders part of the way up the Mount Sinai with Moses (Exodus 24:1; 24:9).
On one occasion, he and his brother Nadab offered incense in their censers filled with “strange” (i.e., common) fire, that is, not with fire taken from the great brazen altar (Leviticus 6:9, etc.), and for this offense they were struck dead by God, and were taken out and buried outside the camp (Leviticus 10:1-11; compare Numbers 3:4; 26:61; 1 Chronicles 24:2).
It is probable that when they committed this offense they were intoxicated, for immediately after is given the law prohibiting the use of wine or strong drink to the priests.
Q & A
- Who is the man Aaron? and what is his significance?
- Nadab—his brother
- The fear of the Lord—What is it? Why is it very important?
- What is holiness, and why are we to pursue it?
- What is a Hebrew priest?
- What is incense and how was it used in the worship of God?
- What is the Holy cencers (incenser) described in the Bible? (description and use)
- Answers about drunkenness in the Bible
- Answers about strong drinks in the Bible
- What does the Bible say about fire?