Jump to: Hitchcock's • Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia 1. Nadab, Son of AaronNadab was the eldest son of Aaron, the brother of Moses, and Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab (Exodus 6:23). He was a member of the tribe of Levi and was consecrated as a priest alongside his father and brothers, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, as part of the establishment of the Levitical priesthood (Exodus 28:1). Nadab's role as a priest was significant, as he was among those chosen to serve in the tabernacle, the dwelling place of God among the Israelites. Nadab, along with his brother Abihu, is most notably remembered for an incident involving unauthorized worship. In Leviticus 10:1-2, it is recorded that Nadab and Abihu "took their censers, put fire in them, and added incense; and they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command." As a result of this disobedience, "fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died before the LORD." This event underscored the holiness of God and the importance of adhering strictly to His commands, especially in matters of worship. The death of Nadab and Abihu served as a solemn warning to the Israelites about the seriousness of approaching God with reverence and obedience. It also highlighted the necessity for the priests to distinguish between the holy and the common, and between the clean and the unclean (Leviticus 10:10). 2. Nadab, King of Israel Nadab was the son of Jeroboam I, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. Nadab succeeded his father as king and reigned for two years (1 Kings 15:25). His reign is characterized by the continuation of the idolatrous practices initiated by Jeroboam, which included the worship of golden calves at Bethel and Dan (1 Kings 12:28-30). The biblical account in 1 Kings 15:26 states, "And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of his father and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit." Nadab's reign was marked by instability and conflict, particularly with the Philistines. During a military campaign against the Philistine city of Gibbethon, Nadab was assassinated by Baasha, one of his own military commanders (1 Kings 15:27-28). Baasha's coup not only ended Nadab's reign but also fulfilled the prophecy given to Jeroboam by the prophet Ahijah, which foretold the destruction of Jeroboam's dynasty due to his idolatry and disobedience to God (1 Kings 14:10-11). Baasha subsequently became king and eradicated the entire house of Jeroboam, ensuring that none of Jeroboam's descendants would ascend to the throne (1 Kings 15:29). 3. Nadab, Other References The name Nadab also appears in genealogical records within the tribe of Judah. In 1 Chronicles 2:28, Nadab is listed as a descendant of Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron. This Nadab is not associated with any significant events or narratives in the biblical text. Conclusion The accounts of Nadab, both as the son of Aaron and as the king of Israel, serve as reminders of the consequences of disobedience to God's commands. Whether in the context of priestly service or royal leadership, the biblical narrative emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and reverence toward God. Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary Nadabfree and voluntary gift; prince Smith's Bible Dictionary Nadab(liberal).
ATS Bible Dictionary Nadab1. The oldest son of Aaron, slain by the lord for presumptuously offering strange fire on the altar of burnt offering, Le 10:1-20. See ABIHU. 2. Son of Jeroboam I. King of Israel. He succeeded his father, B. C. 954, and reigned but two years, being assassinated, while besieging Gibbethon, by Baasha, of the tribe of Issachar, who usurped his kingdom. Nadab did evil in the sight of the Lord; and with him perished his children and the race of Jeroboam, as God had foretold, 1 Kings 15:25-30. Easton's Bible Dictionary Liberal, generous. (1.) The eldest of Aaron's four sons (Exodus 6:23; Numbers 3:2). He with his brothers and their father were consecrated as priests of Jehovah (Exodus 28:1). He afterwards perished with Abihu for the sin of offering strange fire on the altar of burnt-offering (Leviticus 10:1, 2; Numbers 3:4; 26:60). (2.) The son and successor of Jeroboam, the king of Israel (1 Kings 14:20). While engaged with all Israel in laying siege to Gibbethon, a town of southern Dan (Joshua 19:44), a conspiracy broke out in his army, and he was slain by Baasha (1 Kings 15:25-28), after a reign of two years (B.C. 955-953). The assassination of Nadab was followed by that of his whole house, and thus this great Ephraimite family became extinct (1 Kings 15:29). (3.) One of the sons of Shammai in the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:28, 30). International Standard Bible Encyclopedia NADABna'-dab (nadhabh, "noble"; Nadab): Strong's Hebrew 5070. Nadab -- an Israelite name... Nadab. 5071 . an Israelite name. Transliteration: Nadab Phonetic Spelling: (naw-dawb') Short Definition: Nadab. Word Origin from nadab Definition an Isr. ... /hebrew/5070.htm - 6k 5068. nadab -- to incite, impel 292. Achinadab -- "my brother is noble," an official of Solomon 5069. nedab -- to volunteer, offer freely 4367. Maknadbay -- an Israelite 5992. Amminadab -- "my kinsman is noble," the name of several ... 3082. Yehonadab -- "the LORD is noble," a Rechabite, also a nephew ... 41. Abinadab -- "my father is noble," three Israelites 5081. nadib -- inclined, generous, noble 5071. nedabah -- voluntariness, freewill offering Library Strange Fire The Kingdom of Samaria. National Apostasy 'The Love of Thine Espousals' Of the Priesthood of Aaron. Concerning the Death of a Son of Jeroboam. How Jeroboam was Beaten ... The Nations of the South-East Concerning Things done in Illumination. Was Moses "A Literary Fiction"? The Divided Kingdom. Thesaurus Nadab (21 Occurrences)... The assassination of Nadab was followed by that of his whole house, and thus this great Ephraimite family became extinct (1 Kings 15:29). ...NADAB. ... /n/nadab.htm - 16k Nadab's (1 Occurrence) Abihu (12 Occurrences) Abi'hu (12 Occurrences) Ith'amar (20 Occurrences) Ithamar (20 Occurrences) Elea'zar (72 Occurrences) Unauthorized (4 Occurrences) Unholy (23 Occurrences) Gibbethon (5 Occurrences) Resources Who was King Nadab in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWho were Nadab and Abihu? | GotQuestions.org What is the meaning of the strange fire in Leviticus 10:1? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Nadab (21 Occurrences)Exodus 6:23 Exodus 24:1 Exodus 24:9 Exodus 28:1 Leviticus 10:1 Numbers 3:2 Numbers 3:4 Numbers 26:60 Numbers 26:61 1 Kings 14:20 1 Kings 15:25 1 Kings 15:27 1 Kings 15:28 1 Kings 15:31 1 Chronicles 2:28 1 Chronicles 2:30 1 Chronicles 6:3 1 Chronicles 8:30 1 Chronicles 9:36 1 Chronicles 24:1 1 Chronicles 24:2 Subtopics Nadab: Great-Grandson of Jerahmeel Nadab: Son and Successor of Jeroboam Nadab: Son and Successor of Jeroboam: His Wicked Reign; Murdered by Baasha Nadab: Son of Aaron: Called to Mount Sinai With Moses and Aaron to Worship Nadab: Son of Aaron: His Father and Brothers Forbidden to Mourn Nadab: Son of Aaron: Offers "Strange" (Unauthorized) Fire to God, and is Destroyed Nadab: Son of Aaron: Set Apart to Priesthood Related Terms |