1. Leviticus 16:23 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

How does verse 23 function within the chapter?

Leviticus 16:23 (ESV)

23 “Then Aaron shall come into the tent of meeting and shall take off the linen garments that he put on when he went into the Holy Place and shall leave them there.

Leviticus 16:23 introduces the third component of the high priest’s duties. Aaron was required to go into the tent and remove his clothes. The high priest was required to leave his clothes in the tabernacle.