On the eighth day Moses summoned Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel. The eighth day — the day after the seven-day ordination period — is the first day of Aaron's official priestly ministry. The eight day carries the significance of new beginning beyond the seven-day completeness: as circumcision occurs on the eighth day as the sign of covenant entry, the eighth day of the priesthood's inauguration is the beginning of a new era in the covenant community's worship. The summoning of the elders of Israel alongside Aaron and his sons communicates that the first day of official priestly ministry is a communal event witnessed by the community's representative leadership.

COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS

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