Leviticus 9:1

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

Leeser Tanakh

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 he said unto Aaron, Take unto thyself a young calf for a sin-offering, and a ram for a burnt-offering, without blemish, and bring them near before the Lord.

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Cross References

Leviticus 14:10And on the eighth day he shall take two sheep without blemish, and one ewe of the first year without blemish, and three-tenth parts of fine flour for a meat-offering, mingled with oil, and one log of oil.

Leviticus 15:14And on the eighth day shall he take unto himself two turtle-doves, or two young pigeons, and come before the Lord, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and give them unto the priest:

Numbers 6:10And on the eighth day shall he bring two turtle-doves, or two young pigeons, to the priest, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation:

Ezekiel 43:27And when these days are expired, it shall be, that on the eighth day, and thenceforward, the priests shall prepare upon the altar your burnt-offerings, and your peace-offerings: and I will accept you in favor, saith the Lord Eternal.

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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