These things ye shall do unto the Lord, &c.— These are the particulars of the national and stated sacrifices which were to be provided at the public charge; besides which, there were several other kinds of offerings from persons by way of vow, free will, or on other special emergencies; and it appears by this account, that there were every year sacrificed, at the tabernacle and temple, at the stated national charge, eleven hundred and one lambs, one hundred and thirty-two bullocks, seventy-two rams, twenty-one kids, and fifteen goats, adding to the thirteen which are specified in this chapter the two on the day of expiation; besides which, there was a vast number of voluntary vow and trespass offerings, which cannot be computed.
REFLECTIONS.—The feast of tabernacles, on the 17th day of the month, was kept with every demonstration of joy, and well it becometh those to rejoice, whose sin is forgiven, and whose iniquity is pardoned. The feast lasted seven days, during which there were many and expensive sacrifices; and with every day's service, a continual sacrifice of atonement was offered, besides the daily burnt-offerings. Our most expensive services have no acceptableness before God, farther than the blood of atonement accompanies them.