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

How did Aaron respond to the judgment of his sons, 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.

Aaron, who had just lost his two eldest sons, held his peace; literally: “And Aaron was still.” The same word is used to describe the terror of the nations in Exodus 15:16. The nations were so afraid that they became motionless like a rock.