Lev 16:1 | MHM | STEP | Leviticus 16:1: The Great Day of Atonement This passage introduces the law for the Day of Atonement, a special and holy day when atonement was made for the sins of the people. The rules were given after the death of Aaron’s two sons, reminding everyone how serious it was to approach God without respect. Only the high priest could enter the most holy place in the tabernacle, and only on this one day each year, following God’s instructions very carefully. This law protected the people and kept the worship of God holy and respectful. v. 1 : God gave these instructions after the death of Aaron’s sons, Nadab and Abihu ( v. 1; Leviticus 10:1 ). This showed Aaron and his family that if they sinned, there was still a way to make atonement and keep God’s blessing. The priests were warned to always approach God with respect and care, not carelessly as Nadab and Abihu did.

‏ Leviticus 16:1

Leviticus 16:1: The Great Day of Atonement

This passage introduces the law for the Day of Atonement, a special and holy day when atonement was made for the sins of the people. The rules were given after the death of Aaron’s two sons, reminding everyone how serious it was to approach God without respect. Only the high priest could enter the most holy place in the tabernacle, and only on this one day each year, following God’s instructions very carefully. This law protected the people and kept the worship of God holy and respectful.

v. 1: God gave these instructions after the death of Aaron’s sons, Nadab and Abihu (v. 1; Leviticus 10:1 ^a). This showed Aaron and his family that if they sinned, there was still a way to make atonement and keep God’s blessing. The priests were warned to always approach God with respect and care, not carelessly as Nadab and Abihu did.