Bible Verses About Judgments: On Nadab and Abihu

But Nadav and Avihu, sons of Aharon, each took his censer, put fire in it, laid incense on it, and offered unauthorized fire before ADONAI, something he had not ordered them to do.

At this, fire came forth from the presence of ADONAI and consumed them, so that they died in the presence of ADONAI.

Moshe said to Aharon, "This is what ADONAI said: 'Through those who are near me I will be consecrated, and before all the people I will be glorified.'" Aharon kept silent.