Nadab

Hebrew origin

Nadab is Aaron's firstborn, born to Elisheba. Yahweh calls him up Sinai with Moses, Aaron, Abihu and seventy elders. In Exodus 28 he is summoned with his brothers to serve as priest.

Meaning: —
Occupation: Priest
First mention: Exodus 6:23

Family

Parents

Aaron

Sacred vestments for Aaron the priest, and vestments for his sons, are among the…

Elisheba

Elisheba is Aaron's wife; in Exodus 6 she bears Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithama…

Siblings

Abihu

Abihu is Aaron's son, born to Elisheba. Yahweh calls him up Sinai with Moses, Aa…

Eleazar

Eleazar is Aaron's son; in Exodus 6 he marries one of Putiel's daughters and fat…

Ithamar

Ithamar is Aaron's youngest son, born to Elisheba. In Exodus 28 he is summoned w…

Scripture references

Exodus 6:23
Aaron married Elisheba daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.
Exodus 24:1
He then said to Moses, 'Come up to Yahweh, you and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel and bow down at a distance.
Exodus 28:1
'From among the Israelites, summon your brother Aaron and his sons to be priests in my service: Aaron and Aaron's sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.