Leviticus 16:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

The goat upon which the Lord’s lot fell. — Immediately after the lots decided the destiny of the two goats they were distinguished from each other by peculiar marks. The one which was “for Jehovah had a red woollen thread tied around its neck, whilst the one for Azazel” had the scarlet thread tied on the head or on the horns.

And offer him for a sin offering. — Better, and shall present, or appoint it for a sin offering (see Leviticus 16:6), as the actual offering of it up took place afterwards. (See Leviticus 16:15.)

Leviticus 16:9

9 And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the LORD'S lot fell,b and offer him for a sin offering.