to the room. Next he took some of the blood and sprinkled it seven times with his finger in front of the mercy seat. The high priest next turned to the offerings on behalf of the people. Two male goats were brought before the high priest. Aaron cast lots to determine which goat was “for the LORD” and which was “for Azazel” (v. 8). The text says that the lots were cast “before the LORD at the entrance of the tent of meeting.” This description implies that it was
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