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But Aaron and his sons offered on the altar of burnt offering, and on the altar of incense, for all the work of the most holy place, and to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.
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The Priests' Distinct Role
Commentators explain that this verse distinguishes the priests ("Aaron and his sons") from the other Levites. Their specific, continuous duties included offering sacrifices on both the burnt offering and incense altars, serving in the Most Holy Place, and making atonement for Israel, all according to God's commands through Moses.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
But Aaron and his sons offered. —Literally, And Aaron and his sons were offering. The participle denotes continu…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Ver. 49-53. But Aaron and his sons Those that descended from him, though of the same tribe of Levi were all priests:
Presbyterian
We have an account of Levi in this chapter. The priests and Levites were more concerned than any other Israelites to preserve their lineage clear a…
