Leviticus 17:5
To the end that the children of Israel may bring their sacrifices, which they offer in the open field, even that they may bring them unto the Lord, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, unto the priest, and offer them for peace offerings unto the Lord.
Cross-reference
Leviticus 3 gives detailed regulations for peace offerings, the specific sacrifices mentioned in this verse.
Leviticus 7:11-21 provides the law of the peace offering, directly expanding on the sacrifice referenced here.
In Genesis 31:54, Jacob offers a sacrifice on a mountain in Gilead—an open field sacrifice later prohibited by the Levitical central sanctuary law.
In Deuteronomy 12:2, the command to destroy high places reinforces the principle of centralized worship, complementing the prohibition in Leviticus.
In 1 Kings 14:23, Judah builds high places and sacred poles—a direct violation of the central worship command in Leviticus, showing disobedience.
In 2 Kings 16:4, King Ahaz sacrifices on high places—contrary to the Levitical requirement to bring sacrifices only to the sanctuary.
In 2 Kings 17:10, Israel sets up pillars and Asherim on high hills—a practice condemned by the central worship law in Leviticus 17:5.
2 Chronicles 28:4 shows King Ahaz sacrificing on high places and under trees, directly violating the command to bring sacrifices to the tabernacle.
Ezekiel 20:28 describes Israel’s idolatrous sacrifices on hills and under leafy trees, precisely the open-field worship prohibited here.
Ezekiel 22:9 mentions eating on the mountains, a reference to sacrificial feasts on high places, echoing the forbidden practice.
Isaiah 65:3 condemns sacrificing in gardens, a clear instance of the open-field worship forbidden in this verse.
In Genesis 22:13, Abraham offers the ram on Mount Moriah—a designated place, contrasting with the open field sacrifices later prohibited in Leviticus.
Exodus 24:5 shows an early example of peace offerings offered at a proper altar, consistent with the command to bring them to the tabernacle.