Acharei Mot I

I אַחֲרֵי מוֹת
After the Death [of the Two Sons of Aaron]

Leviticus 16:1–17:16

Summary

  • The duties that the head kohein must perform on Yom Kippur are delineated and the ceremony of the scapegoat is outlined. (16:1-28)
  • Moses instructs Aaron about the Yom Kippur laws for fasting and atonement. (16:29-34)
  • Warnings are issued against the offering of sacrifices outside the Sanctuary and the consumption of blood. (17:1-16)

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