ABIHU
“God is my father”.
Name of the second of Aaron’s sons with Elizabeth (Ex. 6:23), honored with his brother Nadab (Ex. 24: 1) and chosen to be part of the priestly family with his three brothers (Ex. 28:41).
He was punished by God for not having had due respect for holy things, having burned incense with common fire, disregarding the prescriptions of using the fire of the altar of burnt offerings (Lev. 6: 9-12; 10: 1- 2; 16:12; Num. 16:46).
Many commentators believe that Abihu and Nadab were drunk when they desecrated the cult of Jehovah, since immediately afterwards the holy book narrates the prohibition of wine to the priests.
His death is a lesson that teaches us that God knows the conditions with which he must be honored: a pure heart and attention such as only He deserves from those who serve Him.