Leviticus 10:7

for the anointing oil of the Lord is upon you The commands of this verse do not necessarily imply that the seven days of consecration (Leviticus 8:33) are not yet ended, for a similar statement is applied in Leviticus 21:12 to the high priest at all times.

(4) Wine and strong drink forbidden(8, 9)

Aaron is the direct recipient of God's commands here and in Numbers 18:1; Numbers 18:8; Numbers 18:20 only. Elsewhere they are given -unto Moses and unto Aaron" or -unto Moses, saying, Speak unto Aaron."

According to an old tradition, Nadab and Abihu offered strange fire when under the influence of wine. The close connexion of this prohibition with the record of their transgression is probably the basis of this tradition. In many ancient cults wine was forbidden to priests and other officials. Cp. Ezekiel 44:21.