Lev 16:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3 : Only the high priest could do the work of this day; he had to make atonement for the people ( v. 3 ). There was always a second priest ready in case something happened to the high priest. This points to Jesus, who is our only true High Priest. He alone can truly make atonement for us.

‏ Leviticus 16:3

v. 3: Only the high priest could do the work of this day; he had to make atonement for the people (v. 3 ^a). There was always a second priest ready in case something happened to the high priest. This points to Jesus, who is our only true High Priest. He alone can truly make atonement for us.