Numbers 28

9–10 The sabbath offerings were presented in addition to the daily offerings (verses 2–8). These extra offerings highlighted the holiness of the Sabbath day; the observance of the Sabbath was one of the distinguishing marks that set Israel apart as God’s covenant people (see Exodus 31:12–17 and comment).

Monthly Offerings (28:11–15)

11–15 These monthly offerings were presented at each new moon (verse 14), which signaled the beginning of a new month. These offerings were to be accompanied by the blowing of the silver trumpets (Numbers 10:10). They were offered in addition to the daily burnt offerings (verses 2–8). A goat for a sin offering was also presented⁹⁶ (verse 15).

The Passover (28:16–25)

(Exodus 12:14–20; Leviticus 23:4–8; Deuteronomy 16:1–8)

16–25 See Exodus 12:12–20 and comment.

Feast of Weeks (28:26–31)

(Leviticus 23:15–22; Deuteronomy 16:9–12)

26–31 See Leviticus 23:15–22 and comment.