extinguishing of sin and guilt, which is the goal of the cultic rites. The same concern is then picked up once again in the concluding notice of v. 9: “This is an appeasing offering for Yahweh.” So also in v. 13 and v. 17. Accordingly, the burnt offering, regardless of the animal involved, should—primarily? in the opinion of the final redactor?—atone guilt. Peculiarly, this indication of purpose does not also mention the sacrificial occasions themselves, as is the case, for example, in 1 Kings 8:31–51