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Nadab

Nadab is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Hebrew Bible and in Jewish and Christian usage. The meaning is uncertain in historical sources; some traditions render the name as “noble” or “generous,” but there is no consensus. The name is found primarily in biblical narratives and is not common in modern secular usage.

In the Hebrew Bible, Nadab is the elder son of Aaron and a priest. He and his

Nadab was also a king of the northern kingdom of Israel, a son of Jeroboam I. He

In modern times, Nadab is used as a given name in Jewish and Christian communities, though it

brother
Abihu
offered
“unacceptable
fire”
before
the
Lord,
and
fire
came
out
from
the
presence
of
the
Lord
and
consumed
them;
they
died
when
presenting
offerings
at
the
consecration
of
the
tabernacle.
Nadab’s
death
ended
his
line’s
direct
involvement
in
priestly
service,
with
the
priesthood
passing
to
Eleazar
and
Ithamar.
inherited
the
throne
after
Jeroboam
I;
his
reign
lasted
about
two
years.
He
continued
Jeroboam’s
policy
of
state
religion
but
did
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
Lord.
He
was
assassinated
by
Baasha,
who
succeeded
him
and
destroyed
the
house
of
Jeroboam.
remains
relatively
uncommon.