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Leviticus 10: Two priests die in the line of Temple duty

Illustration of two priests dressed in white robes and turbans lying lifeless inside a dimly lit temple, symbolizing the deaths of Nadab and Abihu from Leviticus 10. The wooden interior and subdued lighting convey a solemn atmosphere. Large text across the image reads: 'Two priests die in the line of Temple duty – Leviticus 10.' The hallel.info logo is visible in the lower left corner.

We explore the “strange fire” or “foreign fire” offered by two priests in Leviticus 10 that got God so angry He incinerated both immediately. Was this capricious, or was the Author of Life teaching something fundamental through these deaths?