Numbers 18:1

And the Lord said unto Aaron, Thou and thy sons and thy father’s house with thee shall bear the iniquity of the sanctuary: and thou and thy sons with thee shall bear the iniquity of your priesthood.

Cross-reference

Numbers 18:22 explains that Levites bear iniquity to prevent Israelites from dying—expanding on Aaron's role in bearing iniquity for the sanctuary.

Numbers 17:13 Historical context

Numbers 17:13 records the people's fear, which directly prompts God's assignment of priestly responsibility in Numbers 18:1.

Numbers 3:38 describes Aaron and his sons guarding the sanctuary — a concrete duty tied to the responsibility of bearing iniquity.

Exodus 28:38 directly parallels Aaron bearing guilt from holy gifts—the same priestly duty of bearing iniquity for the sanctuary.

Leviticus 10:17 directly explains this same 'bearing iniquity' concept, linking it to eating the sin offering for atonement.

Ezekiel 18:20 asserts individual responsibility for sin — directly opposing the collective bearing of iniquity in Numbers 18:1.

Hebrews 5:4 Citation

Hebrews 5:4 stresses that the priesthood is a divine calling, just as Aaron was called — the context of Numbers 18:1.

1 Samuel 2:28 Historical context

1 Samuel 2:28 recalls God's choice of Aaron's house for priestly duty, reinforcing the solemn charge of bearing iniquity.

1 Chronicles 23:13 Historical context

1 Chronicles 23:13 shows Aaron set apart for holy service — echoing the responsibility of bearing iniquity for the sanctuary.

Hebrews 5:1 Parallel

Hebrews 5:1 explains the high priest's role of offering sacrifices for sins — the same purpose behind bearing iniquity.

Deuteronomy 10:8 recounts the Levites' appointment for service, reflecting the priestly calling and responsibility.

2 Chronicles 13:10 Historical context

2 Chronicles 13:10 emphasizes that the priests are sons of Aaron who minister — linking to the priestly burden of Numbers 18:1.