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Second son of Aaron who offered unauthorized fire before the Lord alongside his brother Nadab and was struck dead (Leviticus 10); his death left Eleazar and Ithamar as the surviving priestly heirs
open_in_newSecond son of Aaron and nephew of Moses, Abihu was consecrated as one of Israel's first priests. He and his brother Nadab offered "unauthorized fire" before the Lord and were immediately struck dead (Leviticus 10), a sobering reminder of God's holiness at the dawn of Israel's priesthood. His death left his brothers Eleazar and Ithamar as the surviving priestly line.
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