Introduction
2. The entrance of Aaron and his sons into their office ch. 9
This chapter explains how the priests carried out the duties associated with their induction into their office. The events recorded took place on the eighth day (Leviticus 9:1), the day after the seven days of consecration. After a week of cleansing, Aaron could now begin to offer sacrifices himself; he no longer had to rely on Moses to offer sacrifices for him.
As noted previously, the structure of chapter 9 is similar to that of chapter 8. Moses commanded Aaron and the "congregation" (Leviticus 9:1-4), and the "congregation" obeyed (Leviticus 9:5). Then Moses commanded Aaron (Leviticus 9:7), and Aaron obeyed (Leviticus 9:8-21). Finally fire from God fell symbolizing His acceptance of the sacrifices (Leviticus 9:22-24).
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