But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the priest's office.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Before. Hebrew, "in the presence of. "See Leviticus x. 2.
Priesthood, under Aaron. Eleazar succeeded him, and the posterity of Ithamar obtained the dignity under Heli.