INSTALLATION OF AARON AND HIS SONS The ceremonial of consecration is repeated daily for seven days (Leviticus 8:33 see Exodus 29:35). On the eighth day Aaron and his sons formally assume office. Aaron first sacrifices for himself (Leviticus 9:7) and then for the people (Leviticus 9:15). The solemn... [ Continue Reading ]
Aaron did not approach the altar till called on by Moses to do so, showing that he did not take this honour to himself, but that it was the call of God by Moses: cp. Hebrews 5:4; Hebrews 5:5. 'No man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.'... [ Continue Reading ]
Aaron, having now been consecrated, discharges the priestly duties. During the seven days of his consecration these were performed by Moses: see Leviticus 8:15.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE FLESH AND THE HIDE HE BURNT] They were wholly burned because the sacrifice was offered by Aaron on behalf of himself: see on Leviticus 4:26. 22. The form of the Benediction is given in Numbers 6:22. As Aaron is here said to have COME DOWN, the benediction seems to have been pronounced from the... [ Continue Reading ]