The Inauguration of Sacrificial Worship: This central historical narrative continues the account of the Aaronic priests’ ministry, especially their first offering of sacrifice in the tabernacle cult. On the eighth day, after the proper ordination rites, the priests assume their duties.

9:1–7 As is generally characteristic of Leviticus, the text begins with preparation for the upcoming major event. These first verses introduce the details of these first sacrifices. Burnt, grain, fellowship, and sin offerings will be offered. The priest will supply burnt and sin offerings; the people will supply burnt, sin, fellowship, and grain offerings. The new priests will get initial experience by offering most types of sacrifices.

The scene begins on the eighth day with Moses gathering the priests, after…