Aaron intervenes on behalf of his sons and attempts to defend their actions. He suggests that in light of the unique circumstances of the day (the death of Nadab and Abihu) it would have been inappropriate for them to enjoy the food of these offerings. Currid writes, “Aaron’s defence invokes the fear of God, on the one hand, and the funereal circumstances, on the other.”1
19 Aaron dit à Moïse: Voici, ils ont offert aujourd'hui leur sacrifice d'expiation et leur holocauste devant l'Eternel; et, après ce qui m'est arrivé, si j'avais mangé aujourd'hui la victime expiatoire, cela aurait-il été bien aux yeux de l'Eternel?