Nadab

American  

[ney-dab] / ˈneɪ dæb /

noun

1. (in the Bible) a son of Aaron who, with his brother Abihu, was consumed by fire from heaven for disobeying the Lord.

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Etymology

Origin of Nadab

Ultimately from Hebrew Nādhābh

Example Sentences

And the days which Jeroboam reigned were two and twenty years: and he died, and Nadab his son reigned in his stead.

From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall

And the sons of Shammai; Nadab and Abishur.

From The Bible, Old and New Testaments, King James Version by

And now young Nadab commenced one of those surprising feats of Improvisation with which he used to charm audiences.

From Boys and girls from Thackeray by Sweetser, Kate Dickinson

Nadab and Abihu had been consecrated for the purpose of enforcing the truth of God's holiness.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture by Maclaren, Alexander

"Sir, you do me the Honour," says Mr. Nadab, "and perhaps the day will come when the world will do me justice,—may I put down your Honoured name for my book of poems?"

From Boys and girls from Thackeray by Sweetser, Kate Dickinson