The instructions to Mishael and Elzaphan must be interpreted in light of what follows. Aaron and his family are instructed not to mourn the death of his sons, or even have the appearance of mourning. Their acceptance of God's discipline of the priestly line was instructive to the congregation. Mishael and Elzaphan are summoned to carry out the funeral duties.
4 Et Moïse appela Mischaël et Eltsaphan, fils d'Uziel, oncle d'Aaron, et il leur dit: Approchez-vous, emportez vos frères loin du sanctuaire, hors du camp.