Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Leviticus 9:1
Leviticus 9:1. On the eighth day Namely, from the day of his consecration, or when the seven days of his consecration were ended. The eighth day is famous in Scripture for the perfecting and purifying both of men and beasts. See Leviticus 12:2-3; Leviticus 14:8-10; Leviticus 15:13-14; Leviticus 22:27. And the elders of Israel All the congregation were called to be witnesses of Aaron’s instalment into his office, to prevent their murmurings and contempt; which being done, the elders were... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Leviticus 9:1-6
Leviticus 9:1On the eighth day - i. e., on the first day after the week of consecration.Leviticus 9:2A young calf - A bull calf, which might have been what we should call a yearling ox.Leviticus 9:3A kid of the goats - A shaggy he-goat. See Leviticus 4:23 note.Leviticus 9:6The glory of the Lord - Compare Exodus 16:7. read more