1. Leviticus 16:7 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What was the function of two goats?

Leviticus 16:7 (ESV)

7 Then he shall take the two goats and set them before the LORD at the entrance of the tent of meeting.

Aaron was required to present two goats before the Lord. The verb set (‛md) means to stand in position. Understood in this way, Aaron is to present these animals to the Lord before they have been slaughtered