1Ch 24:1-2, Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. AND NADAB AND ABIHU DIED BEFORE THEIR FATHER, and had no children; therefore Eleazar and Ithamar ministered as priests.
Num 26:61, AND NADAB AND ABIHU DIED WHEN THEY OFFERED PROFANE FIRE BEFORE THE LORD.
It is not known why Nadab and Abihu offered in a way not commanded by GOD, but it was wrong. They went before the LORD in their own way not HIS way!
Pro 14:12, There is a way THAT SEEMS RIGHT TO A MAN, But its end is the way of death.
Lev 10:3, And Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the LORD spoke, saying: ‘BY THOSE WHO COME NEAR ME I MUST BE REGARDED AS HOLY; AND BEFORE ALL THE PEOPLE I MUST BE GLORIFIED.’ ” So Aaron held his peace.
Isa 6:3, And one cried to another and said: “HOLY, HOLY, HOLY IS THE LORD OF HOSTS; THE WHOLE EARTH IS FULL OF HIS GLORY!”
We are wretched and no matter what we do we fall short of the glory of GOD! When we come in HIS presence we must understand that we are sinners saved by grace! No matter who your father is or position he holds; GOD SHOWS NO PARTIALITY TO NO MAN!
Psa 46:10, Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!