Leviticus 9:1

And it comes to pass on the eighth day, Moses has called for Aaron and for his sons, and for [the] elderly of Israel,

Literal Standard Version

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 says to Aaron, “Take a calf for yourself, a son of the herd, for a sin-offering, and a ram for a burnt-offering, perfect ones, and bring [them] near before YHWH.

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Cross References

Leviticus 14:10And on the eighth day he takes two lambs, perfect ones, and one ewe-lamb, daughter of a year, a perfect one, and three-tenth parts of flour [for] a present, mixed with oil, and one log of oil.

Leviticus 15:14And on the eighth day he takes two turtle-doves or two young pigeons for himself, and has come in before YHWH to the opening of the Tent of Meeting, and has given them to the priest;

Numbers 6:10and on the eighth day he brings in two turtle-doves or two young pigeons to the priest, to the opening of the Tent of Meeting,

Ezekiel 43:27And the days are completed, and it has come to pass on the eighth day, and from now on, the priests prepare your burnt-offerings and your peace-offerings on the altar, and I have accepted you—a declaration of Lord YHWH.”

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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