Leviticus 9:1

And it came to pass on the eighth day, [that] Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the elders of Israel,

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

And it came to pass on the eighth day, that Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the elders of Israel;

In Context

2and said to Aaron, Take thee a young calf for a sin-offering, and a ram for a burnt-offering, without blemish, and present [them] before Jehovah;

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Cross References

Leviticus 14:10And on the eighth day he shall take two he-lambs without blemish, and one yearling ewe-lamb without blemish, and three tenth parts of fine flour mingled with oil, for an oblation, and one log of oil.

Leviticus 15:14And on the eighth day he shall take two turtle-doves, or two young pigeons, and come before Jehovah unto the entrance of the tent of meeting, and give them unto the priest.

Numbers 6:10And on the eighth day he shall bring two turtle-doves, or two young pigeons, to the priest, at the entrance of the tent of meeting.

Ezekiel 43:27And when these days are ended, it shall be that upon the eighth day and onwards the priests shall offer your burnt-offerings upon the altar, and your peace-offerings; and I will accept you, saith the Lord Jehovah.

Matthew Henry on Leviticus 9:1

Aaron and his sons, having been solemnly consecrated to the priesthood, are in this chapter entering upon the execution of their office, the very next day after their consecration was completed. I. Moses (no doubt by direction from God) appoints a meeting between God and his priests, as the representatives of his people, ordering them to attend him, and assuring them that he would appear to them, ver. 1-7 . II. The meeting is held according to the appointment. 1. Aaron attends on God by sacrifice, offering a… Read the whole commentary →

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