sought the goat] Upon the sudden and dreadfull death of Nadab and Abihu, Eleazer and Ithamar their brethren, either by distraction, or inconsideration had burned the goate of the sinne-offering without the Campe, contrary to the due order, for it should have beene eaten by the Priests: See Annot. on vers. 18. Moses not knowing what was become of it, diligently sought after it, out of a care that Gods Ordinance should be observed, and the Priestly rights preserved: read vers. 17, 18. left alive] And not consumed by fire, as Nadab and Abihu their brethren were.