Leviticus 16:13 meaning and explanation

He is to put the incense on the fire before the LORD, and the cloud of incense will cover the mercy seat above the Testimony, so that he will not die.

Leviticus 16:13, Berean Standard Bible

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The LORD is instructing Moses about the Day of Atonement, and here he describes what Aaron the high priest must do inside the Most Holy Place. After the deaths of Nadab and Abihu, the danger of drawing near to God is made plain.

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