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Flames erupted from before the Eternal and burned up Nadab and Abihu. They both died in the presence of the Eternal One.

Moses (to Aaron): This is what the Eternal One was talking about when He said,

    By those authorized to come near,
        I will be treated as sacred.
    In the eyes of all the people,
        I will be honored.

Aaron remained silent.

Moses summoned Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel.

Moses: Make your way forward. Gather the dead bodies of your relatives from the front of the sanctuary, and carry them outside the camp.

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So fire came out(A) from the presence of the Lord and consumed them,(B) and they died before the Lord.(C) Moses then said to Aaron, “This is what the Lord spoke of when he said:

“‘Among those who approach me(D)
    I will be proved holy;(E)
in the sight of all the people
    I will be honored.(F)’”

Aaron remained silent.

Moses summoned Mishael and Elzaphan,(G) sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel,(H) and said to them, “Come here; carry your cousins outside the camp,(I) away from the front of the sanctuary.(J)

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