1. Leviticus 10:3 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

How did Moses respond to the judgment that fell on Nadab and Abihu?

Leviticus 10:3 (ESV)

3 Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the LORD has said: ‘Among those who are near me I will be sanctified, and before all the people I will be glorified.’” And Aaron held his peace.

Immediately after judgment fell upon Nadab and Abihu, Moses instructed Aaron, speaking the Word of God. This is a deliberate contrast with Leviticus 10:1–2. Nadab and Abihu had rejected God’s Word; now Moses declared it.