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| − | aths of Nadav and Avihu, who were consumed by heavenly fire after offering incense to Hashem.  What about their deed was so terrible to warrant such a severe punishment?  See Why Were Nadav and Avihu Killed?<br/>Many3 suggest that even if the brothers had positive intentions, they were punished for violating proper protocol.  R. S"R Hirsch, thus, writes that though Nadav and Avihu desired to get close to Hashem, "in the sacrificial service there is no room for subjectivity... [closeness] will not be achieved except via listening to God".  What are the dangers of subjective worship?  Why might R. Hirsch, specifically, have been concerned about this?<br/>Rashbam4 suggests that the deaths should not be viewed as a punishment, but rather as a "work accident".  According to this, Nadav and Avihu were in the wrong place at the wrong time and suffered the natural consequences. Are there "chance accidents", or must everything that occurs in the world be directly attributed to God and viewed in terms of reward and punishment?<br/>Mention of the brothers' deaths is used to introduce the laws of the Yom HaKippurim Service. What is the connection between the two? Does the service serve to correct the misdeed of Nadav and Avihu, or, alternatively, to prevent another such incident?  How so?
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