1. Leviticus 16:34 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Why is Aaron’s obedience highlighted?

Leviticus 16:34 (ESV)

34 And this shall be a statute forever for you, that atonement may be made for the people of Israel once in the year because of all their sins.” And Aaron did as the LORD commanded Moses.

It demonstrates that the Hebrews obeyed the laws given to them in their entirety, and that they submitted to the statutes immediately and wholeheartedly.