LEVITICUS 16

THE DAY OF ATONEMENT 

God gives Moses instructions to share with Aaron about the Day of Atonement. Once a year, Aaron is to make an offering that covers his sin and the sin of the Israelites. He is to bring two male goats, one as a sacrifice to God and the other as the scapegoat. 

The Day of Atonement is the one day of the year that the high priests are allowed to enter the holy of holies where the presence of God dwells. There are special garments that are to be worn on this day. This day is now known as Yom Kippur.