Even though Aaron and his sons have been ordained as priests, Moses is still recognized as the prophetic mediator. As such, Moses’ instructions carry divine authority. Five times in Leviticus 9:1–7, Moses instructs Aaron (Leviticus 1:1, Leviticus 1:2, Leviticus 1:5, Leviticus 1:6, Leviticus 1:7).
1 On the eighth day Moses called Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel,