Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Moses summoned Mishael and Elzaphan, sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel, and said to them, “Come here; carry your cousins outside the camp, away from the front of the sanctuary.” New Living Translation Then Moses called for Mishael and Elzaphan, Aaron’s cousins, the sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel. He said to them, “Come forward and carry away the bodies of your relatives from in front of the sanctuary to a place outside the camp.” English Standard Version And Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said to them, “Come near; carry your brothers away from the front of the sanctuary and out of the camp.” Berean Standard Bible Moses summoned Mishael and Elzaphan, sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel, and said to them, “Come here; carry the bodies of your cousins outside the camp, away from the front of the sanctuary.” Berean Literal Bible And Moses called to Mishael and to Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and he said to them, “Draw near, carry your⁺ brothers from the face of the Holy Place, to the outside of the camp.” King James Bible And Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said unto them, Come near, carry your brethren from before the sanctuary out of the camp. New King James Version Then Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said to them, “Come near, carry your brethren from before the sanctuary out of the camp.” New American Standard Bible Moses called also to Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel, and said to them, “Come forward, carry your relatives away from the front of the sanctuary to an area outside of the camp.” NASB 1995 Moses called also to Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel, and said to them, “Come forward, carry your relatives away from the front of the sanctuary to the outside of the camp.” NASB 1977 Moses called also to Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel, and said to them, “Come forward, carry your relatives away from the front of the sanctuary to the outside of the camp.” Legacy Standard Bible Then Moses called to Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel, and said to them, “Come near, carry your relatives away from the front of the sanctuary to the outside of the camp.” Amplified Bible Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel who was Aaron’s uncle, and said to them, “Come here, carry your relatives away from the front of the sanctuary and take them outside the camp.” Berean Annotated Bible Moses (drawn out) summoned Mishael (who is what God is) and Elzaphan (Elizaphan), sons of Aaron’s (light bringer) uncle Uzziel (my strength is God), and said to them, “Come here; carry the bodies of your⁺ cousins outside the camp, away from the front of the sanctuary. Christian Standard Bible Moses summoned Mishael and Elzaphan, sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel, and said to them, “Come here and carry your relatives away from the front of the sanctuary to a place outside the camp.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Moses summoned Mishael and Elzaphan, sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel, and said to them, “Come here and carry your relatives away from the front of the sanctuary to a place outside the camp.” American Standard Version And Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said unto them, Draw near, carry your brethren from before the sanctuary out of the camp. Contemporary English Version Moses sent for Mishael and Elzaphan, the two sons of Aaron's uncle Uzziel. Then he told them, "Take these two dead relatives of yours outside the camp far from the entrance to the sacred tent." English Revised Version And Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said unto them, Draw near, carry your brethren from before the sanctuary out of the camp. GOD'S WORD® Translation Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Aaron's uncle, Uzziel. He told them, "Come and take your relatives away from in front of the holy place. Take them outside the camp." Good News Translation Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel, Aaron's uncle, and said to them, "Come here and carry your cousins' bodies away from the sacred Tent and put them outside the camp." International Standard Version Then Moses called on Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel, Aaron's uncle, and said, "Come here and carry your brothers away from the sanctuary, outside the camp." NET Bible Moses then called to Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel, Aaron's uncle, and said to them, "Come near, carry your brothers away from the front of the sanctuary to a place outside the camp." New Heart English Bible Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said to them, "Draw near, carry your brothers from before the sanctuary out of the camp." Webster's Bible Translation And Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said to them, Come near, carry your brethren from before the sanctuary out of the camp. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMoses summoned Mishael and Elzaphan, sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel, and said to them, “Come here; carry the bodies of your cousins outside the camp, away from the front of the sanctuary.” World English Bible Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said to them, “Draw near, carry your brothers from before the sanctuary out of the camp.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Moses calls to Mishael and to Elzaphan, sons of Uzziel, uncle of Aaron, and says to them, “Come near, carry your brothers from the front of the holy place to the outside of the camp”; Berean Literal Bible And Moses called to Mishael and to Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and he said to them, “Draw near, carry your⁺ brothers from the face of the Holy Place, to the outside of the camp.” Young's Literal Translation And Moses calleth unto Mishael and unto Elzaphan, sons of Uzziel, uncle of Aaron, and saith unto them, 'Come near, bear your brethren from the front of the sanctuary unto the outside of the camp;' Smith's Literal Translation And Moses will call to Mishael and to Elzaphan, sons of Uzziel, Aaron's uncle, and say to them, Draw near; lift up your brethren from before the holy place, to without the camp. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Moses called Misael and Elisaphan, the sons of Oziel, the uncle of Aaron, and said to them: Go and take away your brethren from before the sanctuary, and carry them without the camp. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel, the paternal uncle of Aaron, and he said to them, “Go and take your brothers from the sight of the Sanctuary, and carry them beyond the camp.” New American Bible Then Moses summoned Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel, with the order, “Come, carry your kinsmen from before the sanctuary to a place outside the camp.” New Revised Standard Version Moses summoned Mishael and Elzaphan, sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said to them, “Come forward, and carry your kinsmen away from the front of the sanctuary to a place outside the camp.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Moses called Manshael and Elizphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said to them, Come near, carry your brethren from before the sanctuary out of the camp. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Moshe called Manshayel and Elytsphan, sons of Uzil, paternal uncle of Ahron, and he said to them, “Come, take your brethren from before the face of the Holy Place outside of the camp.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said unto them: 'Draw near, carry your brethren from before the sanctuary out of the camp.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Moses called Misadae, and Elisaphan, sons of Oziel, sons of the brother of Aaron's father, and said to them, Draw near and take your brethren from before the sanctuary out of the camp. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sin of Nadab and Abihu…3Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the LORD meant when He said: ‘To those who come near Me I will show My holiness, and in the sight of all the people I will reveal My glory.’ ” But Aaron remained silent. 4Moses summoned Mishael and Elzaphan, sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel, and said to them, “Come here; carry the bodies of your cousins outside the camp, away from the front of the sanctuary.” 5So they came forward and carried them, still in their tunics, outside the camp, as Moses had directed.… Cross References Moses summoned Mishael and Elzaphan, Deuteronomy 31:7 Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. Numbers 16:12 Then Moses summoned Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, but they said, “We will not come! Exodus 32:26 So Moses stood at the entrance to the camp and said, “Whoever is for the LORD, come to me.” And all the Levites gathered around him. sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel, Exodus 6:22 The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri. Exodus 6:18 The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. 1 Chronicles 23:12 The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. and said to them, “Come here; Genesis 45:4 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near me.” And they did so. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt! Numbers 12:4 And suddenly the LORD said to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, “You three, come out to the Tent of Meeting.” So the three went out, Exodus 24:1 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to the LORD—you and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of Israel’s elders—and you are to worship at a distance. carry the bodies of your cousins 2 Samuel 21:12-14 he went and took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from the men of Jabesh-gilead, who had stolen them from the public square of Beth-shan where the Philistines had hung the bodies after they had struck down Saul at Gilboa. / So David had the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan brought from there, and they also gathered the bones of those who had been hanged. / And they buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan in Zela in the land of Benjamin, in the tomb of Saul’s father Kish. After they had done everything the king had commanded, God answered their prayers for the land. 1 Samuel 31:12-13 all their men of valor set out, journeyed all night, and retrieved the bodies of Saul and his sons from the wall of Beth-shan. When they arrived at Jabesh, they burned the bodies there. / Then they took their bones and buried them under the tamarisk tree in Jabesh, and they fasted seven days. Genesis 50:13 They carried him to the land of Canaan and buried him in the cave at Machpelah in the field near Mamre, which Abraham had purchased from Ephron the Hittite as a burial site. outside the camp, Numbers 5:3 You must send away male and female alike; send them outside the camp so they will not defile their camp, where I dwell among them.” Leviticus 13:46 As long as he has the infection, he remains unclean. He must live alone in a place outside the camp. Numbers 12:15 So Miriam was confined outside the camp for seven days, and the people did not move on until she was brought in again. away from the front of the sanctuary.” Numbers 19:13 Anyone who touches a human corpse and fails to purify himself defiles the tabernacle of the LORD. That person must be cut off from Israel. He remains unclean, because the water of purification has not been sprinkled on him, and his uncleanness is still on him. Treasury of Scripture And Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said to them, Come near, carry your brothers from before the sanctuary out of the camp. Uzziel Exodus 6:18,22 And the sons of Kohath; Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel: and the years of the life of Kohath were an hundred thirty and three years… Numbers 3:19,30 And the sons of Kohath by their families; Amram, and Izehar, Hebron, and Uzziel… 1 Chronicles 6:2 And the sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel. carry Luke 7:12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. Acts 5:6,9,10 And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him… Acts 8:2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. Jump to Previous Aaron Aaron's Camp Carry Draw Elzaphan Elza'phan Forward Front Holy Mishael Mish'a-El Moses Outside Relatives Sanctuary Tent-Circle Uncle UzzielJump to Next Aaron Aaron's Camp Carry Draw Elzaphan Elza'phan Forward Front Holy Mishael Mish'a-El Moses Outside Relatives Sanctuary Tent-Circle Uncle UzzielLeviticus 10 1. Aadab and Abihu, for offering strange fire, are burnt by fire6. Aaron and his sons are forbidden to mourn for them 8. The priests are forbidden wine when they are to go into the tabernacle 12. The law of eating the holy things 16. Aaron's excuse for transgressing thereof Moses summoned Mishael and Elzaphan Moses, as the leader and prophet, takes immediate action following the divine judgment on Nadab and Abihu. Mishael and Elzaphan are Levites, specifically from the clan of Kohath, which is significant as the Kohathites were responsible for the most sacred duties in the tabernacle. Their summoning indicates the importance of maintaining holiness and order in the camp. sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel and said to them, “Come here; carry the bodies of your cousins outside the camp, away from the front of the sanctuary.” Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His laws and commandments. In this context, Moses is giving instructions following a tragic event. 2. Mishael and Elzaphan Sons of Uzziel, Aaron's uncle. They are Levites, called upon by Moses to carry out a specific duty in the aftermath of Nadab and Abihu's death. 3. Uzziel Aaron's uncle, making Mishael and Elzaphan cousins to Nadab and Abihu. His lineage is part of the Levitical priesthood. 4. Nadab and Abihu Sons of Aaron who offered unauthorized fire before the Lord and were consumed by fire as a result of their disobedience. 5. The Sanctuary The holy place where God's presence dwelt among the Israelites. It was to be kept pure and undefiled. Teaching Points Reverence for God's HolinessThe incident underscores the importance of approaching God with the utmost respect and obedience. It serves as a reminder that God's holiness demands reverence. Obedience to God's Commands The tragic outcome for Nadab and Abihu illustrates the necessity of adhering strictly to God's instructions. Believers are called to obey God's Word fully. Community Responsibility Mishael and Elzaphan's role in removing the bodies highlights the communal aspect of maintaining holiness. The community must work together to uphold God's standards. The Role of Leadership Moses' leadership in directing the response to the crisis shows the importance of godly leadership in guiding and maintaining order within the community. Purity in Worship The removal of Nadab and Abihu's bodies from the sanctuary area emphasizes the need for purity in worship spaces, both physically and spiritually. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 10:4?2. How does Leviticus 10:4 illustrate the importance of obeying God's commands? 3. What can we learn about God's holiness from Leviticus 10:4? 4. How does Leviticus 10:4 connect to the broader theme of priestly duties? 5. How should we respond when witnessing others' disobedience, as seen in Leviticus 10:4? 6. What role does reverence play in our worship, according to Leviticus 10:4? 7. Why did Moses call Mishael and Elzaphan to carry Nadab and Abihu's bodies away? 8. What does Leviticus 10:4 reveal about the holiness required in God's service? 9. How does Leviticus 10:4 reflect the seriousness of disobedience to God's commands? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 10? 11. How do interpreters reconcile Leviticus 5's focus on sacrifices with Hebrews 10:4 declaring it impossible for animal blood to remove sins? 12. Is animal sacrifice necessary? (Leviticus 4:31 vs. Hebrews 10:4) 13. In Leviticus 9:7-8, how can the idea that priests make atonement for the people be squared with Hebrews 10:4, which says animal sacrifices can't truly remove sin? 14. What does Jesus as propitiation for our sins mean? What Does Leviticus 10:4 Mean Moses summoned“Moses summoned Mishael and Elzaphan…” (Leviticus 10:4a) • Right after Nadab and Abihu were consumed by fire for offering unauthorized incense (Leviticus 10:1–3), Moses acts swiftly. • His summoning underscores divinely delegated authority (Exodus 18:17-23; Numbers 16:28) and a shepherd’s responsibility to keep the camp holy (Deuteronomy 34:10-12). • Moses models obedience to God’s immediate instructions, reminding us that leadership in God’s house is never passive (Hebrews 3:5-6). Mishael and Elzaphan “…Mishael and Elzaphan…” (Leviticus 10:4b) • These two men are Levites (Exodus 6:22). • By choosing family members rather than ordinary Israelites, Moses keeps the task within the priestly line, preserving both dignity and order (Leviticus 21:1-3). • Their availability shows readiness to serve even in difficult moments. sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel “…sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel…” (Leviticus 10:4c) • Uzziel was Kohath’s son, making his children first cousins to Nadab and Abihu (Exodus 6:18-22). • Family proximity carried both privilege and responsibility; they were close enough to approach the sanctuary but not so close as to be disqualified by direct parent-child defilement (Leviticus 21:2). • God preserves the sanctity of the high-priestly line (Aaron and his remaining sons) by assigning burial duties to collateral kin. Come here “…and said to them, ‘Come here…’ ” (Leviticus 10:4d) • Moses calls them nearer to the very place where judgment had just fallen, demonstrating that reverent obedience dispels fear (Joshua 1:9). • The invitation is also a command: when God’s leaders speak, faithful men step forward (1 Samuel 3:10). carry the bodies of your cousins “…carry the bodies of your cousins…” (Leviticus 10:4e) • Corpses render a person ceremonially unclean (Numbers 19:11-13). • Removing them prevents wider defilement of the tabernacle area (Leviticus 15:31). • Though tragic, this act displays loving respect—family must handle the fallen, not strangers (Genesis 23:19). outside the camp “…outside the camp…” (Leviticus 10:4f) • The camp symbolizes communal holiness; sin and death are taken out (Numbers 5:2-4). • This foreshadows Christ, who suffered “outside the gate” to bear our sin (Hebrews 13:11-13). • Practical aspect: isolating contamination protects the congregation physically and spiritually. away from the front of the sanctuary “…away from the front of the sanctuary.” (Leviticus 10:4g) • God’s dwelling must remain undefiled (Leviticus 16:2; 21:23). • Removing the bodies immediately preserves the awe of God’s presence for ongoing worship (2 Chronicles 29:5). • It teaches that holiness demands hard, sometimes painful separations (1 Corinthians 3:17). summary Leviticus 10:4 shows Moses directing near relatives to remove Nadab and Abihu’s bodies so the tabernacle stays holy. Family loyalty, priestly order, and reverence for God converge: swift obedience cleanses the camp, honors the fallen, and upholds the sanctuary’s sanctity. (4) And Moses called . . . the sons of Uzziel.--Uzziel was the son of Kohath, the younger brother of Amram. As Amram was the father of Aaron, Uzziel was the uncle of Aaron. Uzziel had three sons, of whom Mishael and Elzaphan were two (Exodus 6:18; Exodus 6:22). Eleazar and Ithamar, as ordinary priests, might have been employed in removing the remains of their slain brothers. (See Leviticus 21:1-4) Naturally they were too much affected by this appalling scene; Moses therefore wanted to spare their feelings, and hence charged their cousins-german with the task of carrying away the dead bodies. The reason why Izar and Hebron, the two older uncles of Aaron, are here passed over is because the discontent of their children with the choice of Aaron and his sons to the priesthood, which afterward broke out in open rebellion on the part of Korah, Izar's son (Numbers 16, 17), had evidently begun to show itself when they witnessed the imposing ceremonies of the consecration. It was necessary that those who suffered so signally for the transgression of the Divine institutions should be buried by men whose allegiance to God's law was unimpeachable.Carry your brethren.--That is, your kinsmen. The expression brother is frequently used in the Bible in the sense of near relation. (See Genesis 13:8; Genesis 14:6; Genesis 24:48; Genesis 29:12-15, &c.) . . . Verse 4. - Uzziel was the youngest brother of Amram (see Exodus 6:18-22). His sons, Mishael and Elzaphan, were therefore second cousins of Nadab and Abihu, who are here called their brethren. (Cf. the use of the term "brothers of the Lord," applied probably to his first cousins in the New Testament.)Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Mosesמֹשֶׁ֗ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver summoned וַיִּקְרָ֣א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read Mishael מִֽישָׁאֵל֙ (mî·šā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4332: Mishael -- 'Who is what God is?' three Israelites and Elzaphan, אֶלְצָפָ֔ן (’el·ṣā·p̄ān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 469: Elizaphan -- 'God has protected', two Israelites sons בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Aaron’s אַהֲרֹ֑ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses uncle דֹּ֣ד (dōḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1730: To love, a love-token, lover, friend, an uncle Uzziel, עֻזִּיאֵ֖ל (‘uz·zî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5816: Uzziel -- 'my strength is God', the name of several Israelites and said וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to them, אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to “Come here; קִ֠רְב֞וּ (qir·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7126: To come near, approach carry שְׂא֤וּ (śə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take the bodies of your cousins אֲחֵיכֶם֙ (’ă·ḥê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 251: A brother, ) outside מִח֖וּץ (mi·ḥūṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors the camp, לַֽמַּחֲנֶֽה׃ (lam·ma·ḥă·neh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army away from the front פְּנֵי־ (pə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of the sanctuary.” הַקֹּ֔דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity Links Leviticus 10:4 NIVLeviticus 10:4 NLT Leviticus 10:4 ESV Leviticus 10:4 NASB Leviticus 10:4 KJV Leviticus 10:4 BibleApps.com Leviticus 10:4 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 10:4 Chinese Bible Leviticus 10:4 French Bible Leviticus 10:4 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 10:4 Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan the sons (Le Lv Lev.) |
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