Verse 2
from = from before.
devoured them = slew them; for they were not consumed, as is shown in Leviticus 10:4 and Leviticus 10:6 . Note the three fires here: (1) the fire of true worship (Leviticus 9:24 ); (2) the strange fire of false worship (Leviticus 10:1 ); (3) the devouring fire of judgment (Leviticus 10:2 ).
died before the LORD: i.e. in the court of the sanctuary, where their sin had been committed.
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