Therefore shall ye abide at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation day and night seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that ye die not: for so I am commanded.
So you must stay at the entrance of the tent of meeting day and night for seven days, and carefully follow the LORD's instructions, so that you don't die. This is what I have been commanded to tell you.
Moses is telling Aaron and his sons they must remain at the tabernacle entrance for seven days straight, faithfully following God's commands to avoid death.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of the Exodus, Moses was ordaining Aaron and his sons as priests for the Israelites in the wilderness, as part of establishing the sacred rituals for worship. God commanded them to remain at the entrance of the Tabernacle for seven days and nights to fulfill their duties and avoid death, highlighting the strict holiness required in approaching Him. This instruction emphasized the seriousness of the priesthood in mediating between God and the people.
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