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Inside the outer sanctuary court near the tent entrance, Nadab and Abihu, two adult priests in white linen tunics and caps, each hold exactly one bronze firepan containing glowing coals and incense smoke. They advance beyond the prescribed order with tense self-assurance while Aaron and other priests remain farther back. Exactly two men and two firepans in the foreground; no divine fire, injury, death, blood, gore, or visible deity yet.
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Leviticus 10:1

Unauthorized fire

Strange Fire and Priestly Grief · Leviticus 10

Story guide: Inside the outer sanctuary court near the tent entrance, Nadab and Abihu, two adult priests in white linen tunics and caps. The image portrays unauthorized fire in Leviticus 10:1.

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1Then Nadab and Abihu, Aaron’s sons, each took his firepan, put fire in it, placed incense on it, and presented unauthorized fire before Yahweh, which he had not commanded them.

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