Verse 1
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRIESTLY TRIBE, Numbers 18:1-7.
1. Thou and thy father’s house High rank and privilege are thus made to bear increased responsibilities.
The iniquity of the sanctuary All misconduct in the sanctuary, all improprieties and all defects in service, shall be laid upon the sons of Aaron. Moreover, it was their duty not only to make expiation for these, but also for every defilement of the sanctuary by the sins of the people (Leviticus 16:6, note) even by their holy gifts.
Exodus 28:38. All these the priests must bear away or expunge by virtue of the sanctifying power of their office. See Numbers 18:23, note.
Iniquity of your priesthood This comprised every neglect of the most conscientious performance of duty, and the defects in their official acts flowing from their own inherent depravity of nature. These were wiped out on the great day of atonement. See Leviticus 16:16-19, notes.
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